Annual Report of the
Calcasieu Parish School System
All children are
important to us.
2010-2011
Please visit our website at www.cpsb.org
The Annual Report is a publication of the CPSS Office of Public Information
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CPSS Quick Facts
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1,071 Square Miles
4,995 Employees
33,169 Students
• 61.7% Free/Reduced Lunch
• 60.35% Caucasian
• 36.23% African American
• 2.04% Hispanic
• 1.07% Asian
• 0.29% American Indian
33 Elementary Schools
13 Middle Schools
11 High Schools
1 Alternative Facility
1 Adult Education Facility
2 Career and Technical Facilities
1 Academy of Learning
5th Largest School District in Louisiana
District nationally accredited by Advance Ed and Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools
6.8 Million Meals Served Annually
4.4 Million Regular Bus Route Miles Annually
18,000 Computers (approximate ratio: 3 students per
computer)
$263+ Million Budget
Revenue Sources
• 41.70% Local
• 57.00% State
• 0.04% Federal
• 0.86% Other
23+ Consecutive Years of Excellence in Financial Reporting
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$66.6 Million in Federal Grants for 09-10
262 Partners in Education
$313,095.00 Employee Donations to United Way in 2011
Technology
• Internationally renowned leader in use of technology in
education
• National School Boards Association Site Visit 2009
• NSBA 2006 Technology Trailblazer Award
• 25,700 Computers
• 225,000 Email messages per day
Distinguished Graduates
• Famed Heart Surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey
• Co-Creator of Yahoo! David Filo
• Pulitzer, Tony and Emmy Award Winner Tony Kushner
• Academy Award Winner Ralph Eggleston
• Distinguished Employees
• Superintendent Wayne Savoy, International AdvancEd
Excellence in Education Award for State of Louisiana;
• Vice President Louisiana Association of School
Superintendents; 2007 President of Southwest
Superintendents Association; Louisiana Community
Development Authority Member/Past Executive Committee
Member
• National Teachers Hall of Fame Sheryl Abshire and Ron
Blanchard (of 80 selected since 1992)
• Numerous Louisiana Principals/Teachers/Students of the
Year
• Ron Hayes, Risk Manager, Past President National Public
Risk Managers Association
• Jackie Stevens, NFL Teacher of the Year
Right to Know
Superintendent’s Message
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o the Calcasieu Parish Community:
The 2010-2011 school year was certainly a challenge for all of us. Through it all, the
employees of the Calcasieu Parish School System continued to embrace our district’s mission
of providing a quality education for all students.
It has been said that the one quality that all successful people have is the ability to take on
responsibility. It certainly is evident that our employees embrace the responsibility and
challenges of providing positive learning opportunities for all of our students.
Sincerely,
Wayne Savoy
Superintendent of Schools
Parents may find information about the State Accountability Program on the Louisiana Department website at: www.louisianaschools.net
Accountability information for CPSS schools is also available by accessing the accountability link on the CPSB Federal Programs website,
calling 337-217-4200, ext. 2709, or calling your child’s school. Parents have a right to know about their child’s school performance and the
qualifications of their child’s teacher or paraprofessional. Parents may access their child’s teacher’s qualifications through Teach Louisiana:
www.teachlouisiana.net or contact the child’s school.
Parents will be notified if their child is placed in a program for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, or if they will be taught for four or
more consecutive weeks by a teacher not meeting the NCLB definition of highly qualified.
Table of Contents
Superintendent’s Message..................................................................................... 3
Mission, Vision, Focus Areas/Goals....................................................................... 4
District Dashboard................................................................................................... 4
School Board Members........................................................................................... 6
Curriculum & Instruction......................................................................................... 8
Curricula ................................................................................................................10
Finance, Technology, Warehouse & Utilities........................................................13
Human Resources & Auxiliary Services...............................................................14
Assessment, Research, Special Services & Accountability................................16
2009-2010 Assessment Results.........................................................................20
Accountability 2009-2010....................................................................................23
System Services.....................................................................................................25
United Way..............................................................................................................28
Quality in Education...............................................................................................29
Technology Department........................................................................................30
Partners in Education............................................................................................36
Federal/State/District/School Instructional Initiatives......................................39
Awards & Recognition............................................................................................53
Students of the Year..............................................................................................64
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Mission Statement
Provide a quality education for all students
Vision Statement
All children are important to us.
Focus Areas/Goals
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High academic achievement
Stakeholder satisfaction
Safe, productive environment
Operational efficiency
Louisiana Skill USA Winners
Ramon Foye and James Vincent
DeQuincy High
2011 Middle School Forensics Champions
Sweepstakes Winners
1st Place: F.K. White, Veronica Gardner, Coach
2nd Place: W.W. Lewis, Mandy Benoit, Coach
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3 Place: Vinton, L. Patrick/S. Garcia , Coaches
District Dashboard
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Sam Houston High Girls Softball Team
State Champions
School Board Member Mack Dellafosse sponsored
Math Relays at T.H. Watkins Elementary to combat
“math illiteracy” that is a national trend.
LACUE State Educator of the Year, Kathie Rose, T.H.
Watkins Elementary, pictured with Principal Kay
Victorian.
LACUE Regional Winners
Kate Ryder, LeBleu Settlement, Elementary Teacher
of the Year
Kristi Bult, Maplewood, Middle School Teacher of the
Year
Carla Williams, Moss Bluff Elem, Leader of the Year
Kathie Rose, T.H. Watkins Elem, Educator of the Year
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School Board Members
School Board Members
R.L. Webb, V. Pres.
District 1
Fred Hardy
District 2
Clara F. Duhon
District 3
Billy Breaux
District 13
Roman Thompson
District 14
Bryan LaRocque
District 15
Annette Ballard
District 4
Dale B. Bernard
District 5
Bill Jongbloed, Pres.
District 6
James Karr, Sr.
District 10
Chad Guidry
District 11
Joe A. Andrepont
District 12
Administration & Governance
A professional staff headed by Wayne Savoy, Superintendent of Schools, administers the system. The elected School Board,
including one representative from each of the 15 election districts, sets broad policy in keeping with the needs of the
community and the mandates of state and federal law. The board holds regular meetings, open to the public, monthly.
Mack Dellafosse
District 7
Jim Schooler
District 8
Randall Burleigh
District 9
Board Continuing Education
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Curriculum & Instruction
Middle Schools
Curriculum Requirements
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n Calcasieu Parish Middle Schools, curriculum is the primary vehicle for achieving the
goals and objectives of each school. In all the middle schools, curriculum embraces all
aspects of each school’s educational program. It includes those specific classes designed
to advance academic skills and knowledge as well as guidance services, clubs, music, art,
student council, honor societies, and sports. Middle school curriculum places emphasis on
the unique characteristics of young adolescents, is developmentally responsive, challenging,
and exploratory.
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Leo Miller, Jr.
Assistant Superintendent
Administration, Curriculum
and Instruction
nder requirements of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education,
graduates of Calcasieu Parish high schools are prepared for postsecondary admissions
and workforce readiness. Currently, Louisiana high schools are transitioning from a standard
curriculum to the new “Louisiana Core 4” curriculum. All high schools have the full course of
studies required for college admissions. Likewise a strong program of business, trade and
industrial, agricultural and family and consumer science education is available in individual
schools and centralized centers. Centralized learning centers, both academic and vocational,
are available to all students district-wide. These centers provided targeted, enhanced,
advanced and accelerated studies that supplement curriculum found at individual schools.
Remedial studies are provided year round in a variety of settings. A structured program of
required studies is offered to students from the time they enter the ninth grade and until they
graduate from high school. Over 400 different courses are available district-wide. Currently
students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of four units of English, three units of
mathematics, three of science, and social studies, and two units of health and physical
education in order to graduate. Among the specific courses that must be completed within
the four-year high school curriculum for graduation are English I, II, III and IV, Algebra I, Biology
I, a course from the physical science cluster, American History, and civics/free enterprise.
Elective courses are available for completing the 23 units required for graduation. Beginning
with the graduating class of 2012, students will be required to earn 24 units with a fourth
math (Geometry) being added. Students are required to pass the Louisiana Graduate Exit
Examination, given in the 10th and 11th grades, to qualify for graduation.
Charlotte Gallemore
Administrative Director
Middle Schools
Technology-rich middle schools encourage higher-order thinking by offering different avenues
for learning. The available technology is integrated into the curriculum serving as a tool to
access information to allow real world resources to enhance the learning in the classroom.
Exploratory curriculum enables students to discover their talents, preferences, and interests
as they prepare for high school and beyond. These experiences can also promote enriching
leisure-time activities as well as lifetime physical activities.
Elementary Schools
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Calcasieu Parish Middle Schools strive to create an environment where young adolescents
can learn as well as grow socially and emotionally during this formative period of their lives.
With support from teachers, parents, and other important adults in their lives, middle level
students will experience academic success, form core values, and learn skills to support
them as they enter into the next stage of their academic careers.
he Elementary Department embraces the philosophy that all children can learn. We
continue to meet local, state, and federal mandates to ensure quality educational
opportunities for all students. The curriculum is strategically planned to meet the challenges of
Pre-K through fifth (5th) grades.
The Early Childhood Department serves three and four year old students through a variety
of Pre-K programs including Headstart, Title I Pre-Kindergarten Program, 8(g) Student
Enhancement Block Grant Program, and the state’s nationally acclaimed early childhood
program, the Cecil J. Picard LA 4 Program.
Dolores Hicks
Administrative Director
Elementary Schools
High Schools
It is the priority of the Department to meet the requirements of the Comprehensive Curriculum
and the grade level expectations (GLEs). The core subjects are targeted with emphasis on
reading and mathematics. The Department continues to focus on research-based strategies,
meaningful engaged learning and differentiated instruction. A concerted effort to maintain and
strengthen the teaching and learning process, at all grade levels, is a requirement and on-going
challenge. All students are prepared to become a viable and productive citizen of our society.
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The Department prides itself in the numerous awards and recognitions that the schools
have obtained. We further believe that with greater emphasis being placed on alignment and
Professional Development, our schools will continue to excel.
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s society evolves into an ever-changing era, Calcasieu Parish High Schools strive to
prepare students for the new world.
Students must meet certain requirements in specific core curricula such as English, Social
Studies, Mathematics, Science and Health & PE.
Students are afforded opportunities to enroll in electives in vocational classes that will
enable them to be successful in this global economy.
The implementation of the Balanced Score Card has allowed us the opportunity to further assist
schools with the data and evidence needed to improve leadership and academic performance.
In addition to the basics, all children are given access to programs that meet their physical,
social, and psychological needs. Each school is equipped with a full time counselor, physical
education program, and enrichment courses. The implementation of technology includes a
wealth of technological resources for students of all ages. A well-rounded special education
program and gifted education are included.
Due to the developmental diversity in middle level classrooms, curriculum is geared to the
students’ level of understanding. Teachers use flexible grouping and scheduling to create
the appropriate opportunities for students to learn and achieve. Students are clustered for
different purposes such as interests, learning styles, ability, and at times randomly. Learning
strategies are rich in activities that are hands-on, actively involving students in the learning
process. Direct instruction includes demonstrations, simulations and independent studies.
In order to meet the needs of students, teachers collaborate among regular and special
education teachers, counselors, parents, and the students themselves. Students are
encouraged to make decisions about achievement goals, track their progress, and become
responsible for making appropriate choices.
David Buller
Administrative Director
High Schools
The LCB Academy serves as a model example of the diverse opportunities that await
students if they choose to enroll in courses that are offered. These include curricula in
Vocational Education, Fine Arts, Technology, and Advanced Placement courses, just to name
a few.
The High School Department operates in a continual mode of implementing new programs,
ideas, and instruction that better prepare students for their chosen occupation. The
department strives to maintain and enhance the quality of education that is present in our
classrooms.
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Curricula
Adult & Continuing Education
The Adult and Continuing Education Department is the leader
in literacy and lifelong learning beyond the regular school
curriculum. The department administers the Adult Basic
Education Program, G.E.D. Program, Calcasieu Correctional
Center Program, English as a Second Language Program,
Calcasieu Women’s Shelter Program, and the Senior Citizen
Program. 200 students were recommended for the G.E.D. test
this year.
Advanced Placement (AP)
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP)
provides an opportunity for students to pursue college-level
studies taught by high school teachers trained at AP Summer
Institutes. Advanced Placement Exams are considered to be
a requirement for the successful completion of AP courses.
Students may earn both high school credit and college credit
in these courses. Students’ AP test results are used by
universities to determine the amount of college credit they will
award. Due to the rigor of an AP course and AP Exam, CPSS
uses the five-point scale for AP classes if students have met
all requirements.
The AP offerings have increased at a phenomenal rate
since implementation of the AP Grant in 2005-2006. Since
the beginning of the grant period, there has been a 380%
increase in the number of students in the AP classes.
Within Calcasieu Parish School System, the following AP
courses are offered: English Language, English Literature,
U.S. History, U.S. Government, World History, Psychology,
Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, Studio Art, and Spanish
Language. AP courses are offered to some students at the
9th grade level.
In order to reach even more students with AP classes, online
AP courses were also offered beginning 2007-08. CPSS
created five online AP courses, four of which are available
to students in every school. The online AP courses offered
include the following: Biology, Physics, Literature, and
Psychology. We hope that AP Environmental Science will again
be offered in 2011-2012.
CPSS has also trained middle and high school teachers in
Pre-AP strategies so that the students would have greater
success in the AP courses. Through vertical teaming, the high
schools and middle schools have the opportunity to align the
curriculum so that the transitions would be seamless and the
students would get the full benefit of the AP curriculum.
The AP Program allows Calcasieu Parish School System to
address the needs of advanced students. In order for these
students to be competitive in major universities, the district
must continue to provide challenging opportunities to these
college-bound students. Calcasieu Parish’s research data has
shown that participating in an AP course definitely raises ACT
scores.
Art
The art curriculum centers on Discipline-Based Art Education
which involves aesthetics, art history, art criticism, and art
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production. A primary function of the DBAE curriculum is
the enhancement of critical thinking skills. The parish-wide
art program has a sophisticated array of facilities including
photography laboratories, printmaking and ceramics studios,
graphics centers that focus on animation, commercial art,
interior design, architecture and interactive media.
Dual Enrollment
Calcasieu Parish in partnership with McNeese State University
and SOWELA to offer a wide array of dual enrollment
opportunities that enable high school students to take
collegiate courses on high school campuses and at extension
learning centers that count for both college credit and high
school credit simultaneously. Courses are available in the
arts, English, mathematics, science/engineering, social
studies, CTE and foreign language as well as in specialized
areas.
Foreign Language
Foreign languages are offered in all parish schools beginning
in fourth grade. The goal is to produce bilingual students.
Both Second Language Programs and Immersion Programs
accomplish this goal. Immersion Programs offer students
the opportunity to study math, science, and social studies
in French or Spanish. French Immersion Programs are found
at Gillis, Prien Lake Elementary, Henry Heights Elementary,
Moss Bluff Middle, S. J. Welsh Middle, Sam Houston High,
Barbe High schools. Frasch Elementary, Oak Park Elementary,
W.W. Lewis Middle, and Sulphur High offer Spanish Immersion
Programs. Teachers for these special programs are recruited
from French and Spanish speaking countries to complement
the staff of American teachers.
Language Arts
High School Language Arts courses include English I, II, III,
and IV; Senior Applications in English; Remediation English;
Reading I and II; Speech I, II, III, and IV; and Publications I
and II. African-American Literature is offered at WashingtonMarion High; Mythology is offered at Barbe High; Beginning
Theatre and Technical Theatre are offered at Westlake High;
Creative Writing is offered at Bell City, Barbe and LaGrange
High Schools; and Signed English I and II are offered at Barbe
and Sulphur High Schools. Dual enrollment is offered in
conjunction wikth McNeese for English 101 and 102/English
IV. Advanced Placement courses are offered in AP English
Language and AP English Literature.
Magnet Schools
Enhanced curricula are offered at three magnet schools
which open their doors to students parish-wide. T. S. Cooley
Elementary Magnet School presents an array of cultural and
accelerated academic offerings including jazz and tap, piano,
visual art, and advanced art. At the Molo Middle Magnet
School, students in grades six through eight can pursue
accelerated instruction in computer programming, the arts,
advanced science, mathematics, language arts, and social
studies. Washington-Marion Magnet High School focuses on
such programs as Junior ROTC and health occupations. Also
included in the schools’ curricula are the traditional subjects
taught at other schools in the district.
Mathematics
High School Math courses include Algebra I or Algebra I
Part I, which is double blocked for entering 9th graders
students who scored approaching basic or unsatisfactory
on the 8th grade LEAP. Additional mathematics courses are
selected from Geometry, Financial Math, Algebra II, Algebra
III, Math Essentials, Advanced Mathematics Functions,
Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Advanced Placement Calculus.
Dual enrollment is offered in conjunction with McNeese for
Math 113/Algebra 3, Math 170/Advanced Math Functions,
and Statistics 231/Probability and Statistics. Mathematics
instruction is enhanced through the use of kinesthetic
models, manipulatives, software and calculators (scientific
and graphing).
Music
Calcasieu’s music program supports one of the largest
music curriculums in the state across the elementary,
middle school and high schools spectrum. This variety of
course offerings is anchored on a strong basis of music
performance. Calcasieu’s music performance organizations
have a history of superior festival ratings at district, state and
national levels. An extensive number of Calcasieu students
are annually selected to all-district, all-state and all-American
organizations. The parish is also one of the few in Louisiana
which provides a sequential music curriculum grades K-12.
Physical Education
Calcasieu’s physical education program places emphasis
on physical fitness. Health programs provide students with
updated information on current health issues; information
on health and safety in daily living; an opportunity to develop
critical attitudes toward products, services, and health
agencies; the development of a sense of personal health
responsibility; and pride in attaining and maintaining wellness.
Science
The Secondary Science Program offers courses in entrylevel sciences: Physical Science, Biology I, Environmental
Science, and Chemistry I. Advanced Science Courses are
offered to meet the state’s TOPS criteria and the criteria
of post-secondary institutions. These advanced courses
include Biology II, Advanced Placement Biology II, Advanced
Biology Laboratory Investigations, Chemistry II, and Physics.
Computers, Probe ware, Handheld PDAs, and graphical
analysis software are some of the technology that is utilized
in the implementation of our curricula. Students in the
Advanced Biology classes utilize a Video Microscope to
produce live and still images of their investigations. All
disciplines provide opportunities for students to receive
instruction that goes beyond the textbook and the statemandated GLEs.
Social Studies
Social studies course offerings include African American
History, United States History, Civics, Contemporary Issues,
Law Studies, Louisiana Culture, Psychology, Sociology, World
Geography, and World History. Contemporary Issues is the
study of contemporary political, economic, and social issues,
events, trends and problems in society. Louisiana Culture
involves the study of the unique combination of cultural
backgrounds that have shaped the character of the state. This
study includes the people, crafts, food, language, literature,
entertainment, industries, transportation, and education
in Louisiana. Law Studies is an historical study of crime, its
prevention, and its treatment. The course includes a survey
of the American legal system with units on criminal, civil and
juvenile justice.
Career & Technical Education
The Career and Technical Education Department provides
students with training to acquire skills necessary for success
in post-secondary training as well as the work-place.
Articulation and a “Dual-Enrollment” agreement between the
school system and post-secondary institutions also provides
students with an opportunity to receive post-secondary credit
as they complete their secondary course work. Industrybased certification is a driving force in all areas of the career
& technical curriculum. In many classes, students are able to
earn industry-based certification related to the course work
in which they are enrolled. With internships and cooperative
education options, students can also graduate with a “Career
& Technical Education Endorsement” on their high school
diploma.
AGRICULTURE
Presently, seven high schools offer Agriculture programs.
Each program has an active FFA chapter. Along with the
curriculum, students are taught leadership, parliamentary
procedure, and citizenship. Some schools have also
incorporated the NCCER Core Curriculum in their programs.
Students who participate in this curriculum receive postsecondary industry-based training credit. A number of
industry-based certifications are also available in the
Agriculture programs.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Business Departments continue to expand and upgrade
computer labs and new computers will be running Windows 7.
We have 13 high school sites that have a total of29 networked
labs and three middle school sites. Each lab has 25
computers. Software taught includes Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, Flash, Web Mastering concepts, and
Adobe. Industry based certifications available to the business
students are Microsoft Office Specialist, IC3-Internet,
Computing Core and CIW-Certified Internet Webmaster, Adobe
Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash.
INTERNSHIPS
Career and Technical Education Internships will be offered
to students in Calcasieu Parish. These courses are designed
to provide students an opportunity to apply learned skills
in the workplace along with classroom instruction. Paid or
non-paid internships are provided in student’s related field
of study. Emphasis is placed on developing work ethics,
interpersonal skills, and relevant skills of the workplace and
an understanding of the selected career field of study.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative Education consists of Distributive Education/
Marketing, Pro-Start and T & I. Our cooperative education
program is designed to provide students with part-time work
experience in various occupations combined with classroom
instruction in their perspective field of study. Emphasis is
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Finance, Technology, Warehouse & Utilities
place on skill development in personal career management
and human relations.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (FACS)
Family and Consumer Science is a broad, comprehensive
curriculum that enables individuals to function effectively
as consumers, homemakers, parents, and employees or
employers. The mastery of key concepts and skills will allow
our students to become accomplished problem-solvers and
informed decision makers in their role as a family member
and in the economic workforce.
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Guidance counselors offer a variety of services to students
and parents. All levels offer basic/brief counseling,
career counseling, career activities, referrals to agencies,
assessment & testing, parish career fair, emergency services,
and many other services. High school counselors also work
with scholarships, financial aid to colleges and universities,
admissions, five-year student plans, and placement to name
a few.
Local Funds for Parishwide Use
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he local funds that support public schools in Calcasieu Parish are provided by sales taxes
and property taxes. Funds for the general operation of the schools come from a 2.0
percent sales tax and 18.72 mills of property tax. Tax revenues also help to provide for salaries
and all other items assigned to the General Fund.
Local Funds for Individual Districts
alcasieu Parish has twelve individual school bonding districts. Bond issues for individual
districts provide funds for major renovations and new construction within the respective
districts. Tax levies to meet principal and tax obligations on the bonds are set separately for
each district.
Services Provided
Karl Bruchhaus
GED/Pre-GED PROGRAM
This program is designed to assist at-risk students who
are unable to pass the LEAP, GEE exams and/or academic
courses for a high school diploma. Students receive targeted
instruction and remediation aimed at attaining a GED, receive
mentoring, and vocational training. Students are assessed on
a variety of assessments including TABE, Official Practice GED
test, and WorkKeys. Students can earn a GED equivalency
diploma and/or a state approved Skills Certificate from the
Louisiana State Department of Education by completing
all requirements, which may include employment or an
apprenticeship program.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
Health Occupations is one of the fastest growing areas in
terms of need and programs in our school system. Presently,
we offer the following health occupations program areas:
Nursing Assistant, First Responder/EMT-Basic, Pharmacy
Technician, and Sports Medicine. Most students who
successfully complete these programs earn industry-based
certification and post-secondary credit.
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Donavan Chasson
State Braille Champion
Chief Financial Officer
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he Management and Finance Department provides services in the areas of accounting,
accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, and recording of equipment purchases as inventory.
The Sales Tax Department collects taxes for all governmental bodies in Calcasieu Parish in
addition to registering all businesses and monitoring compliance with local tax law. While all
governmental financial transactions have strict, assorted guidelines, the Finance Department
will continue to strive to be most helpful to all system entities in addition to keeping the
monetary processes flowing smoothly under existing guidelines. The Technology Department
provides services in both areas of administration and curriculum, including infrastructure
and software. Receipt, storage, and distribution of purchased items circulate through the
warehouse.
NAFEPA Louisiana State Leadership Award
Dr. Ina Delahoussaye
TRADES AND INDUSTRY (T&I)
The trades and industry department offers a wide variety
of skills training. Programs offered in this area include:
Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Technician,
Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Commercial Art, Construction Skills,
Computer Networking, Cosmetology, Drafting, Outdoor Power
Equipment, Television Production, and Welding. Students
in these areas receive “hands-on-training”. Industry-based
certifications are available in most T&I programs. Postsecondary articulation and dual credit is also available in most
T&I programs. These programs monitor the changes and
needs of industry in order to provide students with the most
relevant and current training.
Source of Funds
General Fund Only
Local.................................. 42.10%................................. $111,593,897
State.................................. 57.00%................................. $151,103,648
Federal................................. 0.04%......................................... $117,214
Other.................................... 0.86%.................................... $ 2,277,499
Total...............................................................................$ 265,092,258
W. W. Lewis at Chem Expo
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Human Resources & Auxiliary Services
Human Resources
The Calcasieu Parish School System operates a professionally staffed Human Resources
Office, headed by an Assistant Superintendent who reports to the superintendent. The
Assistant Superintendent and staff plan, coordinate and supervise the operation of the office
in order to enhance the efficiency of the school system and to maximize the educational
opportunities for each student. In addition to recruiting and assigning teachers and other
employees, the department administers teacher leaves, teacher certification, and payroll
records for all employees, evaluation records, statistical financial reports and EEDC and OCR
inquires on over 5,200 employees. CPSB has adopted and maintains a pre-employment drug
testing policy. All new employees must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Auxiliary Services
Gary Anderson
Assistant Superintendent
Human Resources &
Auxiliary Services
The Department of Auxiliary Services provides support that addresses the needs of the entire
school system. Divisions within the department include school bus transportation, school food
services, maintenance and planning and construction.
Food Services
The objective of the Food Service Program is to lower the amount of total fat, sodium and cholesterol and to increase the
amount of carbohydrates and fiber to the level recommended by the USDA and Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Food
Service Program is on a five week cycled menu linked with School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children which offers more
healthy choices. The system is implementing a wellness program for trying to prevent obesity in the system. Publications of the
centralized menus in the parish newspapers and KPLC-TV announcements have helped to boost participation. The system’s
cafeterias serve on the average of 22,600 lunches a day and 4500 breakfasts daily to students and eligible adults, with 276
workers preparing these meals. The School Food Service program tries to involve all students in school breakfast because
statistics indicate a relationship between breakfast and increased learning achievement. The Food Service Program has
implemented the Lunch Box computer program in all of the systems’ school cafeterias. The Lunch Box program is comprised
of a POS Touch Screen Terminal located in each cafeteria’s serving line. The location of the POS Terminal ensures that all
students’ participation in both the lunch and Breakfast programs are served a reimbursable meal. Implementation of the
Lunch Box program has been very effective in tracking student account balances, as well as participating adults. Additional
features of the program consists of, but not limited to processing of all Lunch Applications, meal accountability, verification
procedures, and generating monthly reports pertinent for filing the State Reimbursement Claims report. The Lunch Box
program is also capable of tracking the food inventory as well as non-food supplies.
Maintenance
The Calcasieu Parish School System Maintenance Department performs maintenance and minor renovations to the physical
plants in the system. The system is comprised of 62 schools and 23 auxiliary services. A total of 194 individual buildings
are located throughout the parish. The department is based at the Chennault facility with a satellite facility in DeQuincy. In
addition to regular maintenance responsibilities and minor renovations, the department works in conjunction with state and
local agencies on projects such a Lead in Drinking Water, Gas Pipeline Safety, Fire Safety Code requirements and DHHR
Requirements. The maintenance department operates with 56 men, 49 in Lake Charles and 7 in DeQuincy, in the field who
have been responsible for the average of over 13,000 completed work orders a year.
Planning & Construction
The Planning and Construction Department coordinates the planning of renovation and construction projects with architects,
engineers and staff members. The coordinator inspects projects, ensuring that plans and specifications are followed.
Architects and engineers are directed in the preparation of bid and contract documents, plans and specifications. The
department is responsible for implementing the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act program and meeting Department
of Environmental Quality standards and regulations.
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Transportation
The Calcasieu Parish School System Transportation department transports approximately 15,484 students on the morning
and afternoon routes each day. Of this number 524 students are Special Needs, 677 are Pre-K, 68 non-public, and 14,214
regular education students. Five special needs buses transport students to the Calcasieu Career Center. Students classified as
homeless are also transported throughout the parish. The school system has a fleet of 392 school buses, 248 are assigned for
regular education routes, 79 for special needs routes, 16 activity buses assigned for field trips, and 49 spare buses. Currently,
we have two wreckers and six pick ups assigned to the Transportation Department for use by the mechanics and staff.
For programs that are conducted between the students instructional day we provide services for the following programs: ABC
School daily - 8 buses; 8th Grade Carnegie daily - 6 buses; Cosmetology daily- 6 buses; Nursing daily - 4 buses; Spark weekly
- 45 buses; Talented Visual Arts weekly – 26 buses; Middle & High School Gifted daily – 14 buses; Sowela Tech daily - 3 buses;
Special Needs Work program weekly - 107 buses; Special Needs based on the students IEP - 51 buses; Title I daily -1 bus; T&I
programs and Lake Charles Boston Academy daily - 47 buses for a total of 318 buses used after the school day begins.
This past school year the school bus fleet traveled 9,466 miles one way daily for regular education students, and 2,440 miles
one way daily for special needs students for bus routes. This is a total of 11,906 miles one way daily, for a total of 9 months is
4,286,160 miles for the school year.
For the 2010-11 school year, trips taken by parish schools for athletics, scholastic, civic and field trips are over 3,189 trips in
the parish and out of the parish. The estimated mileage for these trips is approximately 210,454 miles. The distance of travel
allowed by school buses are anywhere in the state of Louisiana and to the Houston and Galveston, Texas area.
All school system vehicles and school buses as well as all yard equipment are maintained by a staff of 10 mechanics, an
assistant shop foreman and a shop foreman. 4,431 work orders for the school bus as well as the truck fleet combined have
been generated between July 1, 2010 and April 28, 2011 by the preventative maintenance clerk. We conduct our own LA DMV
STATE INSPECTIONS with six certified inspectors. All mechanics are certified to drive all vehicles in our school system currently.
All school buses have an annual DMV inspection at 6 months and 12 months.
All school buses as well as all schools have two way communications system that has direct access to the Calcasieu Parish
Sheriff Office for school/bus emergencies. Currently, the two way radios have been reprogrammed from the 800 mh channels
to the 700 mh channels. This will allow the schools and the Transportation Department to talk to bus drivers anywhere in the
State of Louisiana.
All school bus personnel have their driving records checked three times during the school year. All school bus drivers as well as
school bus aides and substitute school bus drivers have mandatory in-service annually.
In the past six years we have also added school bus cameras to assist with the discipline on the school bus. Currently, we 114
buses equipped with a camera inside the school buses. This allows the school principal to view the students who are causing a
disturbance.
All school bus drivers and substitute school bus drivers are subject to random drug /alcohol testing. Currently, 50 % of all bus
drivers are random tested and of that 50%, 25% are tested for alcohol.
This summer we had our EDULOG software complete the routing of students attending the LEAP/GEE programs for the month of
June. We reduce the use of buses for the summer programs from 41 to 33 for June 10.
For school year 2011-2012 we will have our routing software being fully implemented to assist the school system in a more
efficient routing the school buses parish wide. The school would have access to our programs that when registering student
the school could inform the parent if a student is eligible for transportation and who the school bus driver name and school bus
number.
The Calcasieu Parish School System has joined the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Calcasieu Parish
Sheriff’s Office, Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office, the cities Lake Charles, Westlake, Iowa, Sulphur, DeQuincy, and
Vinton in a joint agreement to implement a civil ordinance addressing the issue of vehicles going around school bus stop arms
when the school bus is stopped and the stop arms are activated. The program will be administered by the Calcasieu Parish
Sheriff’s Office for review and compliance.
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Assessment, Research, Special Services &
Accountability
Calcasieu Parish School System’s Department of Assessment, Research, Special Services,
and Accountability provided a wide variety of services to all district schools, students, parents,
and the public in school year 2010-2011 and continued implementation of several initiatives:
Scantron Assessments, Disproportionality, Response to Intervention, inclusive special
education, improved services to students with diagnosed mental illnesses, talented visual arts,
advanced placement. The REACH program for grade one minority and/or low-socio-economiclevel students with high academic and intellectual potential, and the US Department of
Education grant-funded Positive Connections: Calcasieu Academic and Treatment Center were
begun.
Barbara Bankens
Administrative Director
Assessment, Research,
Special Services &
Accountability
The department coordinated administration of all state-required system wide assessment
programs—high-stakes LEAP grades 4 and 8 and Graduation Exit Examinations (GEE) grades
10 and 11; iLEAP grades 3, 5, 6, 7; Louisiana Alternate Assessments 1 and 2 (LAA 1 and
LAA 2) for eligible special education students grades 3 - 11; English Language Development
Assessment (ELDA) for all Limited English Proficient (LEP) students grades kindergarten –
12; on-line End-of-Course (EOC) Tests in Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, English II, English III,
American History. The EOC Tests became high-stakes tests for students enrolled in these
courses for the first time this school year and will replace the GEE as a requirement for
graduation. State-required placement tests were administered by the department to students
transferring into the district at grades 5 and 9 from nonpublic or home school programs without
having tested with grade 4 or 8 LEAP.
Scores of all state-required system wide assessments as well as student, school, and district accountability data were analyzed
and reported by the department in electronic and/or printed format, and in numerous professional development workshops.
The department coordinated EPAS assessments—grade 8 EXPLORE and grade 10 PLAN—funded by the Board of Regents,
Louisiana’s higher education governing board. These assessments predict future student performance on the ACT for collegebound students and assist students, parents, and school personnel to properly plan for needed preparatory high school course
work. ACT scores of Calcasieu’s 2009-2010 graduating seniors were analyzed and reported. SAT scores were reported for
those Calcasieu students choosing to test in that program for college-bound students.
The locally-adopted Iowa Tests of Basic Skills were administered system wide in April to all students grades 1 and 2.
The district Disproportionality Program Administrator continued to address implementation of the board-approved Five-Year
Strategic Plan to Address Disproportionality, Its Correlates, and Achievement Gap Issues and the accompanying one-year Action
Plan. The state reported progress in Calcasieu toward reducing disproportionality ratios among minority populations in all
disability categories.
Response to Intervention (RTI) was continued as a collaborative endeavor among all Calcasieu Parish School System
departments and schools involved with instruction, behavior, student learning, assessment, and/or evaluation. Two Calcasieu
staff members—Ms. Jon Jones, lead teacher LaGrange High 9th Grade Academy and Barbara I. Bankens, Administrative
Director—served on the State RTI Task Force for a second year. Calcasieu teachers were trained in several reading intervention
programs including Language!, Voyager Passport, ReadWell, My Sidewalks, READ 180, System 44 by RTI Reading Specialists
Laura Josey, Dale Schanz, and Bonita Blair. Parenting classes were again provided to parents of IDEA-identified special
education Pre-K students.
The department collaborated with personnel in the Elementary Curriculum and Instruction’s Early Childhood Department as
changes in the total district delivery system of special education services to identified three, four, and five-year-old children with
disabilities were implemented.
Calcasieu continued its active participation in the LA Department of Education IDEA-funded Louisiana School Improvement
Grant (LaSIG) Program in the following Sulphur schools: Maplewood Middle, Sulphur High (9th grade campus and main
campus), LeBlanc Middle, E. K. Key and Frasch Elementary Schools. This program has a strong family-involvement component
and was served by a family coordinator provided through Families Helping Families of Southwest Louisiana. Professionaldevelopment components with an overall goal of total school improvement were a major offering of the grant.
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Advanced Placement course offerings continued to be expanded in the district. Some sixty Calcasieu teachers were sent outof-state for the specialized AP training each summer 2009 and 2010.
The visual arts program for identified talented students saw much growth in the 2010-2011 school year. Special art showings
afforded parents and the public opportunity to view the work of these talented students.
The department coordinated summer LEAP and GEE remediation programs, extended school year programs for eligible special
education students, and summer LEAP and GEE retesting programs.
Brief overviews of services provided by the department school year 2010-2011 in the areas of Speech and Hearing, Pupil
Appraisal, Special Education, Disproportionality, Positive Connections: Academic & Treatment Center, Gifted, Talented, REACH,
and Advanced Placement Programs follow. Assessment and Accountability scores are reported for school year 2009-2010.
Speech Therapy
The Speech and Hearing Department, formerly Speech Therapy Department, provides services to children in public schools,
non-public schools and Head Start Centers who exhibit communication disorders that interfere with their educational
performances. Children/students ages 3 through 22 receive services from certified speech/language pathologists and
audiologists. Services are also provided by teachers of the hearing impaired at College Oaks Elementary School, S.J. Welsh
Middle School and Barbe High School. Itinerant teachers of the hearing impaired provide services for students who are
enrolled in regular classes. Speech pathologists and audiologists are required to participate in continuing education activities
to maintain licensure. Classroom teachers and itinerant teachers of the hearing impaired also attend in-services and other
professional development workshops to receive the latest techniques and strategies to implement with their students. The
department has provided services since 1956. Additional information about programs can be found at www.cpsb.org/system/
specialed/speech.
Pupil Appraisal
The Pupil Appraisal Department provides assessment and support services for Calcasieu Parish public and non-public school
children ages 3-22 based on federal, state, and parish guidelines. Child Search and the preschool testing teams work with
transitioning children receiving services through the Early Steps program into the public school system. Core multidisciplinary
team members consisting of certified school psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and school social workers assist
parents and teachers in determining students’ specific needs related to disabilities or giftedness. Other disciplines such as
speech pathologists, adaptive physical education teachers, occupational and physical therapists, vision and hearing itinerant
teachers, and school nurses provide consultation and conduct assessments as needed. The teams assist teachers with school
based Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies and conduct standardized testing as needed, interpret data, assign special
education classifications when appropriate, and recommend techniques and strategies to be incorporated into the Individual
Education Program (IEP) for each student with a disability or who is gifted. The Pupil Appraisal Department consists of schoolbased, preschool appraisal, assistive technology teams and Child Search. All work to locate infants, children, and youth (ages
3-22) in need of services.
Special Education
Special services are offered for students with disabilities, early childhood (ages 3, 4 and 5) through grade 12. The Department
of Special Education provides an educational program for children who have been identified as individuals with disabilities
according to Louisiana Pupil Appraisal Handbook (Bulletin 1508) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act R.S. 17:1941,
et. seq.
Exceptionalities included in Bulletin 1508 are Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing
Impairment, Mental Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning
Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury and Visual Impairment. Services provided to this special population are provided in the
general education setting and sometimes in a special setting. The children receiving special education services are served in
settings which best meet their educational needs which to the maximum extent appropriate is the general education classroom.
Homebound services are available for students who are eligible according to state guidelines.
Students with disabilities are provided access to and involvement in the general education curriculum by utilizing individual
instruction, small group instruction, mainstreaming and inclusion. The Department is utilizing the use of technology with
research-based programs to assist in accomplishing these goals. Supplemental services include social worker, speech,
audiological, and physical and occupational therapy. Assistive technology, adaptive physical education, nursing services, and
special transportation are provided by the district when needed. Supplemental services by the school system are designed
to support the educational program and not designed to replace all services that may be needed by the student’s overall
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physical and mental health needs. There continue to be great needs in the community for children services that can be readily
accessed by families and coordinated with educational services to support the specialized mental health needs of our children.
Behavior facilitators and social workers have been employed to provide direct and indirect supports to students with disabilities
and their teachers for the purpose of ensuring an educational environment that maximizes learning. The role of the behavior
facilitator is to assist school administrators and instructional staff in supports needed for students when chronic and/or
significant behaviors are exhibited. Services include professional development in the areas of classroom management skills
and models of positive behavior supports. Social workers provide specialized support for identified students who demonstrate
an educational need for beneficial services after less-restrictive interventions have been conducted. Services may be provided
to students through individual sessions, group sessions, family meetings, and consultation with school officials and outside
agencies.
The Department of Special Education is utilizing the state web based program to generate Individualized Education Programs
or IEPs. Training is provided to special services staff members and instructional providers in computer procedures for IEP
development as well as alignment with grade level expectations and instructional needs. In-services continue to be offered
throughout the year for new personnel.
There are in excess of 430 special education teachers and over 300 paraprofessionals in the system. Calcasieu Parish
Department of Special Education serves approximately 4,000 students with identified disabilities.
Gifted Program
Louisiana Act 754 mandates that special programs are to be provided for those students identified as academically gifted
according to state criteria. A gifted program should serve approximately 3-5% of the school population. The state criteria used
for identification consist of both aptitude and achievement.
The Calcasieu Parish School system has made a commitment to gifted education by offering programs for gifted students from
grades Pre-K – 12. Searching for gifted students is a continual process throughout the year. Referrals for the gifted program
may come from teachers, parents, friends, or students themselves.
The purpose of gifted education is to provide a learning environment which will inspire, motivate, and challenge children to
achieve the highest possible degree of success, happiness, and usefulness in reaching their fullest potential. The curriculum
is differentiated, compacted, accelerated, and enriched, and is designed to address the needs of the gifted students. The
program offerings vary according to the grade level. The ultimate goal of the program shall be to develop within each individual
a desire for excellence, a sense of individual worth, and a responsibility to self and to society.
Information about the program, curriculum, screening and identification can be found on the CPSB website.
Talented Visual Arts Program
Louisiana ACT 754 mandates that each parish provide talented services to the identified students. In Louisiana’s special
education law talented means “possession of measurable abilities that give clear evidence of unique talent in visual or
performing arts or both.” Calcasieu Parish began a Talented Visual Arts Program in 2008-2009. Searching for gifted students
is a continual process throughout the year. Referrals for the Talented Visual Arts Program may come from teachers, parents,
friends, or students themselves.
and Westlake High. Additionally disproportionality training was also provided to the following: Early Childhood Department
(Headstart and Pre-K Teachers as well as the Headstart Leadership Team), Special Education Program Facilitators, School
Librarians, Speech and Language Pathologists, the PBIS team at Washington Marion Magnet High, New Teachers Academy,
Pupil Appraisal and Disproportionality School Contact Persons. The Disproportionality Program Administrator serves on the
District’s RTI (Response to Intervention) Team, District LaSig (Louisiana School Improvement Grant) Team and the Negotiated
Settlement Agreement/Corrective Action Plan Leadership Team. The Disproportionality Program Administrator also meets
monthly with other community stakeholders in regarding development and opening of the Calcasieu Parish School System’s
new mental health treatment facility, Positive Connections.
At the beginning of the 2010-2011 Calcasieu Parish was disproportionate in the Special Education classification of Mental
Disabilities with a risk ratio of 2.09. The state cut off score for disproportionality is 2.0. In a recent report from the Louisiana
State Department of Education, we are no longer disproportionate in this area. Unfortunately, our disproportionality risk ratio in
Special Education discipline is 8.84. There is still much more work to do.
A webinar entitled “Breaking Barriers: Reducing Gang Violence, Improving Security and Creating a Culture of Learning in
Schools” was made available to all Social Workers, Behavior Facilitators, Counselors, Principals, Assistant Principals, Title IV
Coordinator, School Psychologists, Administrative Interns, Pupil Appraisal, Directors, Assessment staff and Administrative staff.
Class visitations have been made to the three REACH classes (two at Lake Charles Boston Academy and one at R. W. Vincent
Elementary in Sulphur.) Advanced Placement literature classes at Washington Marion Magnet High have been visited. A
meeting with students in the TEAM PRIDE support group at Lagrange Senior High was held on two occasions this school year
along with their sponsors and community mentors.
Many goals and objectives on the Annual Action Plan and Five-Year Strategic Plan to Address Disproportionality, Its Correlates,
and Achievement Gap Issues as adopted by the Calcasieu Parish School System have been completed and others are currently
being addressed.
REACH
REACH stands for Reaching Excellence and Climbing Higher and is funded by federal Early Intervention funds. REACH is a
program that provides a challenging learning environment for identified first graders of high potential from minority and/or low
socio-economic backgrounds. The REACH students are identified through a screening and an evaluation process. The purpose
of this program is to inspire, motivate, and challenge these children to achieve the highest degree of success.
Calcasieu is presently working on the disproportionality problem of low numbers of minorities in the gifted program, and this is
one initiative of the district’s five-year strategic plan. REACH allows Calcasieu Parish School System to identify students of high
potential and provide them with an enhanced learning environment.
The REACH children participate in a specially designed program one day each week in a REACH classroom. The curriculum
focuses on enriching experiences, broadening vocabulary, developing higher level thinking skills, targeting social and emotional
development, and providing challenges in all curriculum areas. Calcasieu Parish School System wants to raise expectations for
these children and provide an opportunity for them to experience success while reaching higher.
One of the main purposes of talented art is to bring together students that share a high interest coupled with exceptional
abilities or potential abilities in visual art. Students are grouped in a visual art setting that broadens and deepens their
knowledge about the world of art, refines their art skills, and provides them opportunities not available to them in a regular
classroom setting or regular art setting.
The key goals of the Talented Program in Calcasieu Parish are to ensure that talented education services are an integral part of
the general education program and to recognize and develop the diverse abilities and talents of Calcasieu Parish School System
learners. A differentiated instruction and curriculum is provided to continuously challenge and improve student achievement
and performance in all areas of the visual arts.
Disproportionality
A highly successful Disproportionality Community Forum was held on October 26, 2010 at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
Disproportionality training was provided to the faculty and staff of the following schools: J. J. Johnson Elementary, Oak
Park Elementary, J. D. Clifton Elementary, Brentwood Elementary, Pearl Watson Elementary, Molo Middle, Oak Park Middle,
LeBlanc Middle, Vinton Middle, S.J. Welsh Middle, Reynaud Middle, LaGrange Senior High, Washington-Marion Magnet High
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Rotary Club of Lake
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2009-2010 Assessment Results
iLEAP Tests Grades 3,5,6,7 & 9
(integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program)
LEAP Criterion-Referenced Tests Grades 4 and 8
The Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) and the Graduation Exit Examination (GEE) constitute Louisiana’s
criterion-referenced testing (CRT) program. These tests measure how well a student has mastered the state content standards.
Students receive one of five achievement ratings. The percentages of 4th and 8th grade students scoring in each achievement
level for spring 2010 are listed below:
The state of Louisiana administers the iLEAP tests to public school students in grades 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9. The iLEAP test is also
administered to those high school students enrolled in the Pre-GED Skills/Option program throughout the state. The iLEAP
English Language Arts and Math tests consist of a norm referenced test supplemented with test items that were developed
to align with grade level expectations (criterion referenced items). These subjects are reported in both norm referenced and
criterion referenced scores. However, Science and Social Studies test items are entirely criterion referenced and are reported
as criterion referenced scores.
iLEAP Grades 3,5,6,7, 9 - National Percentile
Rank
Survey
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Total
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Science
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Calcasieu
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21
13
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Calcasieu
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Accountability 2009-2010
Grade 9
Achievement
Level
Advanced
Mastery
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English Language Arts
Calcasieu
State
2
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7
10
48
19
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Student Accountability
Achievement Levels
There are 5 levels of proficiency or achievement in English
language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies on
state testing Grades 3 – 11. These levels are used for high
stakes testing as well as school performance score ratings.
Achievement Levels
Advanced
Mastery
Basic
Approaching Basic
Unsatisfactory
EXPLORE-PLAN-ACT
The Explore Test was administered systemwide to grade 8 students and the Plan Test was administered systemwide to grade
10 students in the fall of 2008 in Calcasieu Parish. These tests, published and scored by ACT, were funded statewide by the
Board of Regents. The ACT College Entrance Test was taken by 72.8% of Calcasieu 2009 graduating seniors. The Calcasieu
Parish EXPLORE-PLAN-ACT Mean Score Profiles as compared to National Mean Scores for 2008-2009 are as follows:
Index Points
200
150
100
50
0
Performance
Label
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Academically
Unacceptable
4th Grade
Calcasieu
2,298
State
49,721
1,888
82%
1,991
87%
5%
38,278
77%
41,410
83%
6%
Calcasieu
2,265
State
46,367
1,696
75%
1,868
82%
7%
33,237
72%
36,830
79%
7%
School Accountability
SAT College Entrance Test
The SAT College Entrance Test administered by College Entrance Examination Board and Educational Testing Service was taken
by 3% of Calcasieu’s 2009 graduating class. Calcasieu Parish 2009 SAT Mean Scores as compared to the State Mean Scores
were:
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SPS Criteria
Less than 60.0
60.0 - 79.9
80.0 - 99.9
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100.0 - 119.9
120.0 - 139.9
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140.0 and above
#
%
#
%
0
0%
1
1.8%
120-139.9
1
1.8%
0
0%
100-119.9
17
30.4%
19
33.9%
80-99.9
26
46.4%
24
42.9%
60-79.9
11
19.6%
11
19.6%
Below 60
1
1.8%
1
1.8%
Totals
56
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2008 & 2009 Growth Labels
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Exemplary Academic Growth - Meet or exceed GT; Poverty and Stu.
With Disabilities grow 2
Recognized Academic Growth - Meet or exceed GT; Poverty and Stu.
With Disabilities does not grow 2
Minimal Academic Growth - Some growth (at least 0.1) but not
meeting GT.
No Growth - Flat SPS (0.0) or decline to – 2.5 pts.
School in Decline - Decline in SPS of more than -2.5 pts.
No Label - Schools with a Performance Label of “3 Star” and a
Baseline SPS > 105 will not receive a negative Growth Label.
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Growth Labels
Calcasieu Parish
Growth
Label
Exemplary
Recognized
Minimal
No Growth
School in
Decline
No Label
2010 Growth SPS
#
%
2009 Growth SPS
#
16
7
15
13
%
28.6%
12.5%
26.8%
23.2%
22
39.3%
19
9
33.9%
16.1%
1
1.8%
6
10.7%
4
7.1%
District Accountability
District Performance Score History
Calcasieu Parish
2004 2005
DPS
95.4
100.1
DPS
Rank
16th
14th
2006
Hurricane
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Performance Labels
(based on 2-year Baseline SPS)
Performance Label
Academically Unacceptable
140 and above
2008-9
Baseline
School Accountability
8th Grade
Total Students Testing in Spring (ELA
or Math)
Students Meeting AB/B Promotional
Standard in Spring
Students Meeting AB/B Promotional
Standard After Spring and Summer
Percent Growth Spring to Summer
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2007-8
Baseline
SPS Ranges
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Calcasieu Students Meeting State Promotional Standard (B/AB)
Total Students Testing in Spring (ELA
or Math)
Students Meeting AB/B Promotional
Standard in Spring
Students Meeting AB/B Promotional
Standard After Spring and Summer
Percent Growth Spring to Summer
Performance Labels - Calcasieu Parish
2007 2008 2009 2010
94.5
96.8
99.7
101.9
14th
16th
18th
15 th
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System Services
Calcasieu Parish
2010 SPS: Performance Labels
Academic Watch
7%
4 Star
2%
5 Star
2%
Calcasieu Parish Alternative School
1 Star
12%
The Calcasieu Parish Alternative School is a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited alternative education
facility. The multifaceted program includes academic assessment, personal and career counseling, educational assistance
through credit recovery classes, GED preparation, job readiness training, summer job skills, social and life skills instruction. The
school is available to students in grades six through twelve who have been recommended for expulsion from their home school
and referred by the Calcasieu Parish School Board Hearing Officer and considered at-risk, or who have been recommended
by the Juvenile Court. The main goals are to provide an appropriate educational setting for the at-risk child and to enhance
the student’s possibilities of becoming successful students and productive citizens. Currently the school is located at 2903
Opelousas Street, the Prien Lake Mall Education Resource Center and Next Step Academy 2 at the Juvenile Detention Center.
Calcasieu Resource Center
3 Star
40%
2 Star
37%
CRC is a resource center filled with educational materials to meet the needs of students identified under IDEA. The materials
can be used for on-level instruction, remediation, and enrichment. We welcome teachers, parents, and CPSB staff to check
out materials for a six-week period, which include items in the areas of Language Arts, Math, Reading, Science, Spelling, Social
Studies, Social Skills, Vocational Skills, instructional games, and more.
Child Welfare and Attendance
School Performance in Calcasieu
2009/2010 Baseline School Performance Scores ranged from 149.8 to 60.5
• T. S. Cooley topped the chart as a 5-star school with 149.8
• Prien Lake, a 4-star school, was 2nd with 122.3;
There were ten 3-star schools with a baseline SPS of 110.0 or higher:
Vincent Settlement Elem .....................................................118.4
LeBleu Settlement Elem.......................................................118.1
Westwood Elem.....................................................................114.2
Frasch Elem........................................................................... 114.1
A.A. Nelson Elem...................................................................113.5
Sam Houston High................................................................112.6
Moss Bluff Elem....................................................................112.2
Barbe High ............................................................................111.5
Dolby Elem............................................................................. 110.7
Sulphur High.......................................................................... 110.0
School Performance Score Growth
2010 SPS largest growth = 23.0 points
Schools growing more than 10 points were:
• Pearl Watson Elementary
• Combre/Fondel Elementary
• D. S. Perkins Elementary
• T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet
• R. W. Vincent Elementary
• St. John Elementary
• 25 schools grew 0.1 to 5 points
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The offices of Child Welfare and Attendance regulates school attendance in accordance with the Louisiana Compulsory
Attendance Laws and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) regulations by which parents are held legally
responsible for the enrollment and regular attendance of their school-aged children.
According to the BESE as established by Bulletin 741, amended in March 2010, to receive credit for courses secondary
students are required to be in attendance for a minimum of 30,060 minutes (equivalent to 83.5 six-hour school days) per
semester while elementary students are required to be in attendance for a minimum of
167 six-hour school days during the typical school year (175-182 days).
In addition to regular school attendance it is imperative that parents see to it that their children arrive on time and attend all
assigned classes daily to avoid an investigation and being subjected to court fines and/or community service.
During the summer of 2008 the Legislature of Louisiana amended and reenacted the law relative to school attendance to
impose penalties upon the parents or legal guardians of students who are habitually absent or tardy. For the purpose of this law,
the terms “habitually” and “tardy” were defined. The definition of Tardy was extended beyond being late to school, to include
leaving or checking out of school prior to the regularly scheduled dismissal time at the end of the school day. But it does NOT
refer to reporting late to class when transferring from one class to another during the school day.
A student is considered habitually absent or tardy after the fifth unexcused absence or fifth unexcused tardy within a semester
and after all reasonable efforts by school and law enforcement personnel have failed to correct the problem.
The Office of Child Welfare provides a wide array of other services in an effort to improve attendance rates. They strive to
maintain the integrity of school attendance zones as they monitor school zones and verify home addresses. They provide
attendance and enrollment data, annual reports for suspensions, expulsions, dropouts, etc. required locally and by the LA State
Department of Education for funding and statistical purposes.
Furthermore, another overall goal of CWA is to decrease discipline problems in the schools. CWA staff acts on referrals from
schools or parents of students with adjustment or discipline problems. When a student is suspended for the third time, the
CWA supervisor assigned to the school conducts a parent and/or student conference in an attempt to correct the unacceptable
behavior.
All school administrators’ requests for expulsion hearings are processed and held in a timely manner by CWA hearing-officer/
supervisor or the director.
Consistent school attendance and appropriate behavior are essential for students to reach their maximum potential. CWA staff
strives to improve attendance, discipline, and to prevent dropouts.
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Grant Department
The mission of the Calcasieu Parish School System’s Grant Department is to provide assistance procuring funding through local,
state, and federal grant initiatives and private foundations. Calcasieu Parish School System receives millions of dollars in grant
funds each year to support various district-wide initiatives. These initiatives support and enhance instructional programs such
as Ensuring Literacy and Numeracy for All, Math & Science Professional Development Elementary Grant, LA4 Pre-K, LA School
Improvement Grant programs, High School Redesign/Everybody Graduates, School Improvement, and other competitive grants.
In addition to the district-wide initiatives, there are currently over eighty classroom teachers who have secured grant funds from
local, regional, and national foundations to support their individual classrooms. The Grant Department also works with various
system departments and schools to procure funding for special projects. Grant Department personnel offer resources to assist
with all phases of the grant process from researching, preparing and submitting proposals to managing budgets and overseeing
the implementation. After grant monies are awarded, the Grant Department works with each recipient to allocate grant funds
according to the guidelines of each initiative while serving as the liaison between the schools, finance departments, and the
state department. The over arcing goal of the Grant Department is to assist teachers, schools, and departments in securing
funds to help improve student achievement for enhanced classroom learning.
Library Services
The mission of Library Services is to provide leadership assistance to school librarians to facilitate high quality library programs,
purchases, and services for students & faculty throughout the year. In carrying out this mission, Library Services creates
training programs & works to produce standardization of cataloging, budgeting, and management procedures in the 58 school
libraries to ensure that state library guidelines are met. Library Services acts as receiving, reviewing, and distribution agent
for library books & resources (approximately 70,000 books) annually. It also monitors library statistics & develops appropriate
motivational techniques to assure “continued improvement.”
During the 2010-2011 school year, circulation statistics continued to be in excess of 1 million, while the “Stayin’ Alive with 25”
campaign continued to engage middle & high school readers in reading at least 25 books during the school year. E-books were
added to the district libraries, and book orders were delivered between January & March (the earliest ever). Additionally, I-Pads
were purchased for a library pilot program @ Frasch Elementary. Librarians managed to run libraries with extreme planning,
even when they were absent due to budget cuts that precluded the hiring of subs. They also became proficient in the use of
webcams, Promethean Boards, and the district’s Black Board blog site – where they shared their best practices. Elementary
school libraries remained open until the end of school, with the new biannual inventory schedule that was enacted. All
librarians created products (brochures, websites, PowerPoint presentations) to promote their school libraries. The student
online survey that was conducted in January indicated that over 80% of students felt they received adequate training to know
how to use libraries. Results are also used for planning & training purposes.
Celebrate Reading, C-Gov’s monthly television show that is written by Library Services, continued during the school year with
students & school librarians promoting the benefits of reading. The show airs on Suddenlink Cable Channels 63 & 61 locally.
In addition, Library Consultant appeared on Heather Ieyoub’s Fox 29 Television program to promote district library books about
suffragettes. Library Consultant, Helen Curol, was elected 2nd vice president of the Louisiana Library Association.
Management Information Services
Management Information Services provides software, hardware and support for all mission critical software applications used
in the school and department offices. This includes student administration software (demographics, attendance, discipline,
grades, transcripts, scheduling and home access center) and software for payroll, personnel, finance, fixed assets, warehouse,
accounts payable, purchasing, insurance and textbook services. MIS provides for sharing of information among different
software solutions such as the student system and software packages that handle library services, lunch room, special
education and bus routing. The department is the link that reports student and personnel information to regulatory agencies at
the state and federal levels.
Media Center
The primary function of the Media Center is to provide a workplace and supplies for the construction of teaching materials. In
excess of 25,000 people used the facility annually. A fascinating array of colors, shapes, designs, manipulative, games, bulletin
board ideas, and motivational awards are displayed in the center for the purpose of inspiring teachers to create attractive
special effects for their own classrooms. The equipment and supplies needed to construct these visual aids are always
available to those needing them. The Media Center is open 52 hours weekly allowing teachers, paraprofessionals, other school
personnel, and parent volunteers convenient working periods. The staff of the center is proud of its uniqueness and continues
to work toward making it the best in the state of Louisiana. The Calcasieu Parish School System promotes the best possible
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environment for its children and the goal of the Media Center is to supply each teacher with the tools necessary to create that
environment.
Office of Public Information
One of the primary functions of the Office of Public Information is to develop and maintain a sound working relationship
between the system, the schools, the community, and the news media. Intersystem and public communication strategies
are encompassed in Share, a quarterly electronic newsletter; the Annual Report, a summation of the districts programs and
accomplishments; the Quarterly Report, a spotlight on state and national accomplishments and accolades; and the Systemwide
Directory, a composite of telephone and facsimile numbers. Several pages on the districts website, www.cpsb.org, are
maintained through the office. Additionally, the department coordinates the system’s United Way campaign, the Partners in
Education program, the Free to Breathe Walk/Run for system students and employees, and provides American Press Informer
researched answers. A major function of the office is to assist with bond elections through the provision of accurate, detailed,
well-designed, and easy to understand information for the voters.
Print Shop
Utilizing three printers, the printing department first and foremost duplicates instructional materials which are of benefit to the
students of the Calcasieu Parish School System. The expertise of the staff and advanced printing machinery provide a much
needed service to the parish. In excess of 20,000 cases of paper are used annually to fill printing requests and approximately 4
million pages are printed per month.
Professional Growth
Calcasieu educators at all levels voluntarily attend faculty meetings, preschool inservice activities, university courses,
Leadership Academy offerings and professional development training sessions to perfect their educational skills. Because of
their expertise and professionalism, many teachers and staff have been invited to make presentations at state and national
conferences.
Risk Management
Employee benefits, litigation, insurance, and safety programs are administered by the Department of Risk Management. Group
health and life coverage for employees and retirees represents the largest component of the systems $45 million insurance
program. Other coverage’s include workers comp, property and casualty, student athlete, bonds and professional liability.
Additional responsibilities include the systems’ crisis management and emergency response planning and drills.
School Health Services
School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being and academic success of
students. The school nurse holds an important role in the provision of comprehensive health services to the children of the
Calcasieu Parish School System. The role of the school nurse encompasses both health and educational goals. Their duties
and responsibilities are established by the CPSB in accord with the Rules/Regulations of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Increasing numbers of students enter schools with chronic health conditions that require management during the school day.
School nurses provide emergency first aid in conjunction with the schools, evaluate and access health needs, and monitor
trained unlicensed school personnel regarding medication administration in the schools. The health services include providing
direct care to students, mandated health screening programs and referral for health conditions, verification of immunizations,
identification and management of students’ chronic health care needs that affect educational achievements, promoting health
and a healthy school environment, and being a liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals, and the
community.
Warehouse/Textbook Services
The Warehouse staff is responsible for receiving and distributing materials, supplies, and equipment needed for the entire
school system. Approximately $10 million worth of materials are processed annually through the warehouse, which is a hub
of constant activity. All janitorial supplies are also ordered and stocked at this site, along with all the parts needed by the
maintenance and transportation departments.
Textbook Services obtains textbooks for schools to support the curriculum through state and local funding. It also implements
the 8g State Textbook Grant that supplements textbooks to those schools that are awarded this grant. The Textbook Adoption
process is facilitated by this department to ensure that all textbooks implemented into our schools meet local approval by a
committee made up of administrators, teachers, and parents from throughout the system.
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United Way
Quality in Education
United Way Donations “Gleefully” Given
Quality Advisory Forum
Sue Sylvester portrayed by Dr. Sheryl Abshire, Chief Technology Officer, and the stars of Glee, portrayed
by employees of the Technology Department, “wowed the crowd” with United Way’s theme song, Lean on
Me, at the kickoff breakfast. Donations this year once again exceeded expectations totaling $313,095.00.
Calcasieu Parish School System has been #1 in the state of Louisiana for the past 13 years for United Way’s
Elementary/Secondary School Division.
The Quality Advisor from each school participated in a Quality Advisory Forum. The purpose of the forum is to
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communicate with other schools in the district concerning Continuous Improvement Processes.
utilize Continuous Improvement Rubric to facilitate Quality processes for students and faculty.
determine the level of Quality tools and processes being utilized within our district.
initiate and model Quality tools and processes.
build Quality leadership capacity in our district.
Each advisor participated in workshops designed to propel his/her school forward. The workshops focused on development
of individual school dashboards and GPS, data analysis, goal setting base on the previous Exit report, and the revisions of the
current year rubric.
Quality Site Visits
The Continuous Improvement Compass rubric is a tool that was used to gather data by individual schools concerning
continuous improvement processes in Calcasieu Parish public schools. The site visits were conducted from November through
March.
The rubric addressed the following areas:
High School Coordinators
Middle School Coordinators
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School Focus on Data Folders
School and Classroom Bulletin Boards
Classroom Focus on Data Folders
Stakeholder Focus
Bonus: Evidence of Other Quality Processes
The 2010-2011 rubric was revised to include specific indicators to assist each school in moving forward with its continuous
improvement efforts. A new category, Stakeholder Focus, was added.
Elementary School Coordinators
Department Coordinators
Upon conclusion of each site visit, the school received an Exit Report based on observations during classroom visits, student
interviews, key leader interview, Advisor Blackboard posts, and teacher interviews. Each school received a rating of Not Evident,
Emerging, Operational, or Highly Functional. Lists of commendations as well as one to three recommendations for continuous
improvement were included in the report. The data was utilized in determining professional development needs and school
specific support.
Essay Winners for United Way
Rufus Fruge..retiring board member
The Glee Club
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Technology Department
The CPSB Technology Department is staffed by a team of well-rounded education technology
professionals committed to maintaining the highest standard of service and support to the
students, employees and community. Our mission, “Advancing Quality Education with Technology”
is represented in all of our processes and procedures as we seek to provide a quality education for
every student in our school system.
For over two decades, technology has been an integral part of instruction in the Calcasieu Parish
School System. Ongoing assessment practices indicate that technology integration has produced a
significant and reliable impact on student achievement. We realize that technology cannot be treated
as a single independent variable, and that student achievement is gauged not only by how well
students perform on standardized tests but also by students’ ability to use higher-order thinking skills,
such as thinking critically, analyzing, making inferences, and solving problems. Our evidence indicates
Dr. Sheryl Abshire
that when used effectively, our technology applications are supporting higher-order thinking by
Chief Technology
engaging students in authentic, complex tasks within collaborative learning contexts. CPSB educators
Officer
use the accumulating knowledge regarding the circumstances under which technology supports the
broad definition of student achievement, and are making informed choices about which technologies
will best meet the particular needs of specific learning goals. We also ensure that teachers, parents, students, and community
members understand what role technology is playing in the school or district and how its impact is being evaluated.
Tech Training Center Classes
The primary purpose for technology professional development is to assist teachers in the seamless integration of technology
to “Advance Quality Education Through Technology-Connected Learning.” The Technology Training Center staff coordinates,
develops, and teaches a variety of technology integration classes aligned to the National Educational Technology Standards,
Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, standards, benchmarks, and Grade Level Expectations (GLEs). Annually, students,
teachers, building-level, and central office administrators benchmark personal technology proficiencies and integration
strategies by responding to the state mandated Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) online assessment
survey. Technology classes are designed to meet the needs of employees and raise the level of technology proficiency and
integration practices. Each summer class provides opportunities for district teachers to collaborate, learn new tips and
techniques, improve classroom management strategies, and focus on ways to ensure student success. The Technology Training
Center offers more than 350 training opportunities yearly. To register or to see the training schedule visit: https://www.cpsb.
org/techclasses
CBT 2010-2011
The purpose of the Classroom-Based Technology (CBT) Project is to assist schools in implementing technology-integration
strategies directly aligned with the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Expectations
(GLEs) to ensure every student has a solid foundation with which to enter the twenty-first century workforce. The CBT Project
is funded by district and federal monies for technology professional development and updated classroom computers for
teachers. Every four to five years specific grade levels and content areas receive professional learning experiences and
updated hardware and software as part of the district’s refresh cycle. For the 2010-2011 school year, first grade and middle
and high school English Language Arts teachers attended three days of face-to-face professional development sessions
with an online component. Each teacher participant received an Internet-ready, multimedia-capable computer with Microsoft
Office Suite 2007, Kidspiration for elementary teachers and TimeLiner XE for middle and high school teachers, and a laser
printer. Technology integration training, utilizing instructional models that support Louisiana standards and benchmarks, was
conducted during the school day, with substitutes provided by the project funds. The project coordinators, working closely with
curriculum consultants, designed professional development components around the specific grade level and content, which
included technology-integrated learning centers with meaningful engaged learning (MEL), response to intervention (RtI), and
differentiation instructional (DI) strategies to engage learning. Teachers learned technology integration strategies within specific
grade level and content-specific curriculum utilizing the software packages and resources readily available to them online and
in the classroom, as well as one additional specially selected software package. Participants experienced model lessons jointly
written by curriculum and technology specialists utilizing constructivist strategies and differentiation in technology-infused
learning centers. After two full days of instruction and planning, teachers created technology-connected learning centers linked
to the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum and NETS for Students utilizing Constructivist and DI strategies.
Participating district teachers returned for a third session where original units of study with two to four learning centers in
each were presented to and evaluated by peers, school administrators, and curriculum consultants demonstrating technology
integration, MEL, RtI, and differentiated instructional strategies learned. http://www.cpsb.org/cbt/
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Principal Training
Each year the Technology Training Department, in conjunction with the Region V staff, offers an administrative strand of
training. The Technology Standards for School Administrators (TSSA) individual assessment paired with the Louisiana personal
technology self-assessment survey results and school Scantron and LEAP data are core to planning quality professional
learning experiences for our school administrators. Using the technology survey data from students, teachers, and principals
along with data from a variety of academic resources, professional development courses are designed to meet administrator
needs. Some sessions focus on personal technology proficiency needs while others meet long-term school and district visions.
One ongoing state-sponsored professional development program is LEADTech. More than 85% of our school administrators
have participated in this professional development initiative to further the implementation of technology integration strategies
in instruction. Also, an extension of LEADTech is the Intel Teach Leadership Forum. This state initiative helps education leaders
plan, promote, model, and support the effective integration of technology as a learning tool. The four hour program presents a
major focus shift from simply using technological tools for integrating technology to improving teacher effectiveness in support
of improved student achievement. Numerous administrators participate in this program to gain continuing learning units to
meet the administrative internship program requirements. Most recently, administrator professional development focused on
ways to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff, colleagues, community representatives, and parents through the
implementation of a variety of Blackboard online software features and techniques to focus on improving student achievement.
During the 2009-2010 school year, principals and assistant principals were engaged in three half-day professional development
sessions to support the implementation of the Promethean Connected Classroom. Funds for purchasing Promethean
ActivBoard equipment were leveraged with funds from grants, Special Education, and Title 1. During the professional
development sessions, school administrators learned how to use the basics of the ActivInspire software and ways to assess
classroom use with by teachers and students. During the 2010-2011 school year, 97% of principals were engaged in the
iLEAD project. The iLEAD project engaged school administrators in four sessions of high-quality professional development.
The iLEAD project provided opportunities for school administrators to engage in collegial reflection via Blackboard, a book
study, experimentation, and school improvement enhancements and strategies. School Principals participating in the project
received an Apple iPad, software and accessories. Also, principals and assistants participated in additional Promethean
Leadership Training. This training provided a means for administrators to learn more about the Promethean ActivClassroom
and participate in workshop sessions designed to increase your understanding of the potential impact on teaching and learning.
Connected Classroom Project
The Connected Classroom Project which spanned from August 2009-until present was funded by money that was received as
part of the ARRA (American Reinvestment & Recovery Act), stimulus money that was awarded to Calcasieu Parish. The project
focus was to increase the number of Connected Classrooms that were in the district. A Connected Classroom was identified
as a classroom that contained the following equipment: a Promethean board, a projector, a laptop computer, an Activslate,
and either a set of Activotes or Activexpressions and in some cases, laptops and netbooks. This equipment was to be used to
increase student engagement thus impacting student achievement. A total of 583 teachers received equipment as part of this
project. This included: 177 Connected Classroom packages comprised of a Promethean board, a projector, a laptop computer,
an Activslate, and either a set of Activotes or Activexpressions, 56 additional Promethean Boards, 91 additional laptops, 26
additional projectors, 234 slates, 91 additional sets of ActiVotes, and 147 additonal sets of ActivExpressions
The teachers who received the equipment participated in eight hours of professional development and were required to submit
two flipcharts to show that they had acquired the necessary skills needed to integrate this equipment successfully into their
classroom.
In addition, the administrators (principals and assistant principals) of these teachers attended nine hours of professional
development that was focused on integrating the interactive board into the curriculum. The training provided them with an
understanding of how the equipment could be used to engage students. School administrators were given a rubric which they
could use for informal or formal assessments regarding the use of the Connected Classroom components.
Tech Camp 2010: iCamp
Tech Camp, which is designed to enhance student achievement in technology, began in the Calcasieu Parish School System
in 1985. Throughout this time, students have been exposed to various forms of technology to enhance student achievement
by providing them with hands-on opportunities to explore, research, create multimedia presentations and web pages, and
delve into the world of digital imagery utilizing multiple devices (e.g. digital cameras, Palm handhelds, GPS, iPods, and Flip
video cameras) and software (e.g. PowerPoint, Publisher, FrontPage, Word, Adobe Photo Shop Elements, Movie Maker, Photo
Story, Audacity, Pinnacle Studio 10.5, Cool 3D Animation, Picasa 2, web 2.0 resources, Google Earth). Inquiry-based, projectoriented activities using the iPod Nano set the focus for Tech Camp 2010. The camp offered cutting-edge technologies as
camp participants received an iPod Nano to utilize in the camp experience, stretching the mind and promoting collaboration
and cooperation by simulating real-world experiences. Campers encountered learning projects that included video and audio
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podcasts, graphics, video production, and more. These tools empowered students to produce personal masterpieces—
complete with the look and sound of authentic productions that were a snap to share the finished product on DVD, the web,
and virtually anywhere else. Campers were captivated as they delved into compelling virtual experiences and more at Tech
Camp 2010! All students’ projects were compiled into original websites which may be viewed on the webpage at www.cpsb.org/
techcamp.
Lab in a Bag
Learning environments often demand more Internet-ready computers. Through district funds and grant initiatives, the
LabNBag project accommodates the need for schools to create learning environments that tap into a myriad of technological
opportunities. This portable solution undertakes the challenge to bridge the disparities that exist in educational and
technological opportunities by offering six Internet-connected laptop computers that may be checked out for a two-week period
by trained Calcasieu Parish teachers for use in their classroom. The ultimate goal of this project is to empower students to
pursue individualized learning and increase collaboration among learning environments. The LabNBag (LNB) project offers
district teachers a PC portable lab, each consisting of six wireless laptops and an eight-outlet surge protector; Internet cables
and an eight-port switch are available if needed. The LNB computers house the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Access, and Publisher). In addition, the various sets contain other software such as Inspiration, Kidspiration, InspireData,
MovieMaker, Paint Shop Pro, Producer, Promethean ActivInspire, Photo Story, and more. All twelve sets available for checkout
have wireless connectivity, allowing anytime, anywhere access to the web. See the web site for more information. http://www.
cpsb.org/resources/labnbag
E3
The Ensuring Educational Excellence (E3) Project is a collaborative instructional venture between Calcasieu Parish Schools
and McNeese State University (MSU) designed to transition teacher candidates to the K-12 curriculum and accountability
expectations. The E3 Project goals for teacher candidates are to: 1) Identify, analyze, and synthesize best technology integration
practices that result in improved student achievement and are correlated to the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, the
National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for students and teachers, and the National Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards and 2) Formulate an educational philosophy, design and assess teaching and learning
strategies with technology integration, and create a personal web folio to secure a teaching position. MSU teacher candidates
participate in 2.5 days of technology-infused institutes focusing on technology integration into the core curriculum, lesson
development aligned with the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Expectations
(GLEs), and web folio (webpage) construction using Google sites to ensure each participant exudes responsibility and
accountability towards the maintenance and management of his own web folio (webpage). Candidates must fully complete the
institute training days and web folios in order to fulfill graduation requirements. Each candidate’s web folio is posted to the E3
Project web site for prospective employers to view. The web folio components consist of an educational philosophy video clip,
personal resume, and instructional work samples (lesson plans and student work). http://www.cpsb.org/resources/e3
I-TEC Model Classroom
The CPSB Technology Department believes that technology proficient teachers and 21st century tools for learning are critical
for increasing student achievement and meeting NCLB requirements. The Implementing a Technology Enriched Classroom
(I-TEC) model classroom grant provides opportunities for teachers to engage in high-quality professional development and lead
other colleagues in professional growth. The structure of the I-TEC model classroom grant provides teachers with opportunities
for collegial reflection about their experiences The purpose of the I-TEC Model Classroom is to: recognize exemplary teaching
that elevates student learning in K-12 schools, offer a model environment for pre-service teachers, classroom teachers and
administrators to observe technology-infused quality teaching and learning, collect data via action research by reflecting upon
current teaching practices and improvement of student achievement using technology, and support efforts to develop and
implement creative ideas that result in high student achievement.
I-TEC Model Classroom participants demonstrate strengths incorporating these five critical areas (1) new designs for learning;
(2) best pedagogical practices; (3) curriculum standards; (4) classroom management techniques; and (5) emerging technology
skills. Participants also demonstrate leadership abilities and possess the collaborative skills to work in a high profile
environment. The I-TEC Model Classroom Grant provides the following technology equipment and materials: laptop computer,
five Dell Netbooks, five mp3 players, and five Flip cameras
TNT
For over ten years, the Calcasieu Parish Technology Department has hosted the Teaching and Technology Conference (TNT), the
annual fall Region V Louisiana Computer Using Educators (LACUE) Conference. This past year in collaboration with Calcasieu
Association of Educators (CAE) and the Region V Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC), the conference reached
nearly 600 registrants from the combined parishes of Calcasieu, Allen, Beauregard, Jeff Davis, and Cameron. Representatives
from the Lake Charles Diocese and other non-publics schools along with McNeese State University representatives also
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attended. Software and hardware vendors provided hands-on experiences with the newest creations, while regional teachers
shared their expertise and student-generated samples with conference participants in over 85 one-hour concurrent sessions
and hands-on workshops. These teaching, learning, and sharing conferences support the technology and learning initiatives at
both the regional and state levels. www.cpsb.org/tnt
TLTC: Teaching, Learning and Technology Center
The Region V Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center, located in the Calcasieu Parish Technology Department, was
established during the 1999-2000 school year to support the consortium partners. These partners include the five surrounding
parishes: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis, in addition to the Diocese of Lake Charles and McNeese
State University. Currently, TLTC is supported through Federal EETT funds designated by the, No Child Left Behind Act.
The purpose of the TLTC is to serve as an extension of the Louisiana Department of Education Division of Leadership and
Technology (DLT), and provide technology training services to educators in the immediate and surrounding parishes, focusing
on effective utilization and integration of technology as it supports the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum evidenced by
increases in student achievement. For the 2010– 2011 school year, the Region V TLTC staff maintained direct contact with
the DOE staff in the continued implementation, development, and refinement of course offerings including Essentials, LaTEL,
Thinking with Technology (TWT), Intel Leadership Forum, Thinkfinity, Promethean, Web 2.0 tools , technical support courses,
and administrative support modules. LaTEL, Elements and Essentials are focused on creating opportunities for teachers
and students across the region to participate in collaborative projects utilizing Web 2.0 tools while designing technology
infused activities aligned with the comprehensive curriculum. The Region V staff is exploring the educational purposes for
select open source applications and Web 2.0 tools as a means to enhance instruction and online collaboration across the five
parish area. Additionally hands-on training aligned with the comprehensive curriculum is provided with iPods, iPads, digital
cameras, camcorders, Webcams, MP3s and other digital equipment. The TLTC facilitators provide professional development
for teachers participating in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) project. The professional development supports
STEM educators in designing lessons connected to the comprehensive curriculum and Bloom’s Taxonomy. The Teaching aNd
Technology Institute (TNT) is an annual collaborative conference between Calcasieu Parish School Technology Department,
Calcasieu Association of Educators, Region V LACUE and Region V TLTC. The TNT 13 event is in its thirteenth year and is held
each fall. It is geared to Classroom Teachers, School Administrators, Title I Program Coordinators, Library Media Specialists and
other with an interest in educational technology. www.cpsb.org/regionv
eLearning
The CPSB Technology Department believes that technology proficient teachers and 21st century tools for learning are critical
for increasing student achievement and meeting NCLB requirements. For the past 11 years, the CPSB eLearning system has
been successfully implementing and providing opportunities for professional development, employee communication and
curriculum enhancement. The online learning program has continued to grow and the district is utilizing tools within Blackboard
to: streamline communication within the district, network/communicate/collaborate within curriculum content areas, enhance
classroom instruction, identify and share best practices, access resources, provide “just-in time” learning, increase knowledge
and utilization of technology in teaching and learning, and increase home/school communication. Professional development
opportunities are being provided by the system in the form of web-enhanced courses for building teacher websites, student
Advanced Placement courses, school staff development, district professional development, curriculum resources, and other
stand alone courses that support technology-integration. The Calcasieu Technology Center partnered with the Region V
Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center to offer one stand-alone online professional development course for graduate
credit per semester. Opportunities are available for departments, administrators and teachers throughout the school year and
summer. There are 2,800 + course sites, 4,000 employee users, 3,500 K-12 student users and an average of 25,000 + views
per day. Currently 33 departments, all schools and school board members are using Blackboard as a means of communication
within the district. http://blackboard.cpsb.org
Connected Tech - TIPS (Technology Integration and Proficiency Skills)
The CPSB Technology Training Center is implementing a federally funded technology grant to improve student achievement
by utilizing instructional technology tools and strategies with middle school students at Oak Park Middle. The Connected Tech
grant encompasses a job-embedded professional development approach whereby a technology facilitator, leads just-in-time
professional development and instructional modeling that directly addresses the goals and strategies outlined in the schools’
improvement and technology plans. Utilizing a team approach, the teachers regularly engage in professional development
and collaboration to design lessons encompassing research-based, effective technology strategies to support and enhance
the state-endorsed Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum in core subject areas. In conjunction with the grant, the facilitator is
directly working with sixth grade teachers and students in a pilot 1:1 computer initiative entitled New Educational Technology
Systems in Technology (NEST) as well as other staff members at Oak Park Middle.
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High Tech Grant
The CPSB Technology Training Center is implementing a federally funded technology grant to improve student achievement
by utilizing instructional technology tools and strategies with high school students at Bell City High. The High Tech grant
encompasses a job-embedded professional development approach whereby the technology facilitator, leads just-in-time
professional development and instructional modeling that directly addresses the goals and strategies outlined in the schools’
improvement and technology plans. Utilizing a team approach, the teachers regularly engage in professional development and
collaboration to design and implement lessons encompassing research-based, effective technology strategies to support and
enhance the state-endorsed Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum in core subject areas. In conjunction with the grant, the
facilitator is directly working with ninth through twelfth grade teachers and students in 1:1 computer initiative. Each student
works with a netbook computer and other technology resources within the classroom such as the Promethean ActivBoard,
digital cameras, and video resources.
Technology Support Center
Since its founding in 1991 as the Technology Repair Center, the job of providing tech support for the school system has grown
along with the technology. The department has expanded from its initial mission of repairing broken classroom computers to
today’s mission of offering broad technology support to the entire district. This is why in 2001; the name of the department
was changed to the Technology Support Center to better express the functions of the department. The functions of the Tech
Support Center are as follows:
Computer Repair
When equipment cannot be fixed by the Tech Help Desk via email, phone, remote assistance, or direct network support, then
the equipment is delivered to the Tech Support Center. Three and a half full-time technicians repair PC and Mac computers.
The technicians handle hardware, software and networking issues, generally with a two-week turnaround.
CPSB Help Desk
Beginning in 2001, the department has been moving toward having a central point for all technology questions in the district.
By centralizing this function, people can get correct information quickly. Three and a half full-time help desk specialists provide
assistance with technical questions and issues using Footprints help desk software. District employees are encouraged to use
the help desk system as staff can answer more questions per hour via the help desk system than using the phone. There is
also a district Help Desk intranet website at http://help.cpsb.org where tech support handouts and price information for school
purchases are provided so that district staff can find information easily. In 2010, TSC implemented a tiered support model to
increase the efficiency of the department workflow, enabling the help desk to assist customers more effectively.
Equipment Received for Repair
For the 2010 calendar year, the Tech Support Center received 3,428 pieces of equipment for repair. On average, the repair
staff repairs about 253 pieces of equipment each month.
Tech Help Desk Requests Received
For the 2010 calendar year, the Tech Support Center received 15,317 tech help requests. This represents a 4.31% increase in
received tech help requests over the same period last year.
Staffing Statistics
There are currently three and a half repair technicians and three and a half help desk specialists employed in the Technology
Support Center. The following statistics illustrate the responsibilities of the staff. There are approximately 28,644 networked
computers and an additional 2,500 older computers not on the network, so there are about 31,144 computers in the district.
This does not include the thousands of printers, monitors and other technology. Given the total number of computers, the
district’s technology repair technician ratio is 8,898 computers per technician. The typical wait time from delivery can vary
between two to six weeks based on volume. There are 41,495 network / email accounts for employees/students now being
managed. Given the total number of active users, the district’s help desk specialist ratio is 13,830 users per help desk
specialist. On any typical day, there are 170 active issues being resolved by the help desk specialists. At the start of the school
year, the help desk staff will handle over 2,500 help requests in a month.
system provides connections to 62 school sites and 12 district office sites. The network infrastructure consists of a fiber optic
and wireless network provided by Suddenlink. The team currently maintains a Windows 2008 R2 / Active Directory network
architecture which includes servers for email services, security, filtering, and infrastructure as well as administrative and
curriculum applications.
Curriculum applications support is broad and encompasses any application which utilizes the network or Internet, which in
today’s connected world, is pervasive. Many of these connected applications are utilized by various elementary, middle and high
schools throughout the district. The Network Department supports applications such as the Blackboard system, the Destiny
library system, the Federal Programs education solution SuccessMaker, the Special Education Department program Read180,
as well as the system-wide Accelerated Reader program.
Administrative applications network support is also broad and encompasses any solution utilizing the network or Internet.
These applications are used by all levels of the administrative and support staff throughout the district. A few examples are the
Food Services program LunchBox, the document management solution Laserfiche, the Transportation Department program
EdulogNT, the ticketing application ACT used by the Maintenance Department, and the network home drives used by district
staff and students
The list of emerging technologies installed and managed by the networking department is growing every day. Currently two
important solutions being installed and expanded are a guest wireless network and a virtual server environment. The guest
wireless network solution goal is to provide wireless access to network resources that teachers, students and support staff
require anywhere, on any campus in the district using personal devices to encourage individual research capabilities beyond the
limited district resources. The virtual server environment solution is allowing the network team to centralize server appliances
into a central management that reduces the number of actual physical hardware appliances within the server farm. This
reduces the cost of hardware and electrical consumption within this setting.
Tech Contact Program
In 1999 a new program was initiated to increase tech support in schools. People known as Tech Contacts are selected by each
school’s principal to help provide support to their staff before and after school. The number of Tech Contacts at each school
is determined by student enrollment and the people are paid a yearly stipend for their afterhours work. Each Tech Contact
maintains a work log, documenting assistance provided by the person and the resolution of the problem. The Tech Support
Center oversees the program and holds meetings at which the Tech Contacts can come in for information on current support
issues and have their technical questions answered.
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Estimated total number of computers in the district as of 2010 – 31,144 units
Estimated number of computers connected to the network – 28,644 units
Computer equipment repaired during the 2010 calendar year – 3040 units
Average monthly equipment repairs for the 2010 calendar year – 239 units
Help Desk issues processed during the 2010 calendar year – 15,317 issues
Support ratio of help desk specialists (3.5) to employees in the district – 1,600 employees per help desk specialist
Support ratio of repair technicians (3.5) to computers in the district – 10,381 computers per technician
Support ratio of network field specialists (5) to computers in the district – 6,228 computers per specialist
Average number of workstations accessing the network at any given moment – 11,500 computers
Number of web page and/or object network requests per day – 3.9 million items
Average amount of data transmitted into the network per day – 45 GB
Average number of emails processed per day – 250,000 messages
Network / Server Specialists
The Network Operations Center specialists handle support of the district’s Wide Area Network (WAN) which connects all the
district locations as well as switches and servers in the schools. Our staff handles all aspects of connectivity within schools
including wireless, fiber optic & copper wiring. Today there are approximately 100 servers on the network and 1000 pieces of
network switching and routing gear. The network team also manages the Voice Over IP phone system for all departments and
the vast majority of schools across the district, as well as the wireless network, which includes 987 wireless access points. The
network team is responsible for providing network and Internet services to 30,000 nodes at 72 remote sites across the district.
200 Megabit of Internet services bandwidth are provided to the school district by Suddenlink Communications. Currently, the
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PIE 2010-2011 Partnerships
Partners in Education
Partners in Education is a project of the Calcasieu Parish School System in which a partnership is formalized between a
business and a school for the purpose of enriching the educational process by direct involvement. The objective is to improve
education with the assistance of the private sector. The local project is designed to help businesses and civic leaders invest in
the future by investing in children. It is a sharing of resources, time, talent, and expertise by each partner. The ultimate goal of
the program is to improve student achievement and foster lifelong learning.
Financial support of school programs is always welcomed, but it is not the sole, or even most important, reason for the Partners
in Education program. The main purposes of the partnership are to foster a better understanding in the community of our
schools, build rapport between businesses and schools, and to establish a people-to-people relationship between partners that
will create a spirit of involvement in and concern for our schools.
The program has great flexibility, with the participating business and school partner developing their own plan of action for
the year based on identified needs and available resources. Once established, the program is unlimited in its application. The
program was established in 1988 as a collaborative project between the CPSS and the Chamber/Southwest Louisiana.
Muriel Summers, The 7 Habits of High Effective Schools,
was the keynote speaker at the annual P.I.E. luncheon.
Pictured are Louisiana Department of Education
Distinguished Partners in Education, Randy Burleigh,
Sasol and school board member; Angie Ellender, Westlake
Chemicals; Superintendent Wayne Savoy; Summers; and
Wanda and Willie King, King Enterprises.
John F. Kennedy Elementary Cougarettes Praise Song
W.W. Lewis Middle Jazz Band
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Oak Park Elementary PreK 7 Habits Song
Dolby Testimonials
Arnett Middle School......................................................... Entergy
Barbe Elementary.......................................................... Chemtura
Barbe Elementary................................................ Excel Paralubes
Barbe High School................................................GRACE Davison
Bell City High School..............................................Clean Fuel USA
Bell City High School.....................................Painting with a Twist
Bell City High School................................... Sweetlake Land & Oil
Brentwood Elem..............................................................Brousse’s
Brentwood Elem.............................................................. Casa Ole’
Brentwood Elem............................................. Northrup Grumman
Brentwood Elem........................................................... O’Charley’s
Brentwood Elem.............................................................. Pizza Hut
Brentwood Elem..............................................................Que Pasa
Brentwood Elem..........................................State Farm Insurance
Calcasieu Alternative School...............................................CITGO
Clifton Elem................................................... SWLA Health Center
Clifton Elem......................United Christian Fellowship Ministries
Clifton Elem.......................................................... Westlake Group
Clifton Head Start........................................................... Joe Miller
College Oaks Elem........................................................ Albertsons
College Oaks Elem....................................... Cameron State Bank
College Oaks Elem............................................................. Cancun
College Oaks Elem.................................................... Coyote Blues
College Oaks Elem...................................................Fire Mountain
College Oaks Elem..................................First Federal Bank of LA
College Oaks Elem..........................................First National Bank
College Oaks Elem........................................................McAlister’s
College Oaks Elem.................................. McDonald’s Restaurant
College Oaks Elem...........................................................Piccadilly
College Oaks Elem................................................ Rain CII Carbon
College Oaks Elem.......................................................School Aids
College Oaks Elem...................................................Sonic Drive-In
College Oaks Elem.............................................. Verizon Wireless
Combre/Fondel Elem.......................................... Simien Law Firm
Cypress Cove Elementary..............................First National Bank
Cypress Cove Elementary................................. Global Industries
Cypress Cove Elementary............................... Kajun Monograms
Cypress Cove Elementary................ Neighborhood Mini Storage
Cypress Cove Elementary................................. Stine Lumber Co.
DeQuincy Elem...........................................Kenny’s Katfish Depot
DeQuincy Elem.................... Wise Ideas Printing and Promotions
DeQuincy High School.................................. Brookshire Brothers
DeQuincy High School...................................... City Savings Bank
DeQuincy High School..................................................... Popeye’s
DeQuincy High School.............................................Temple Inland
DeQuincy Middle.......................................... Cameron State Bank
DeQuincy Middle................................ Christensen Funeral Home
DeQuincy Middle................................. Evon and Suzette Designs
DeQuincy Middle.............................. Linda Owens, Edward Jones
DeQuincy Middle...............................................Perkins Pharmacy
DeQuincy Primary.......................................... Brookshire Brothers
DeQuincy Primary.............................................. City Savings Bank
DeQuincy Primary..................................DeQuincy Masonic Lodge
DeQuincy Primary............................ DeQuincy Memorial Hospital
DeQuincy Primary.................................... McDonald’s Restaurant
Dolby Elementary.....................................Bridges Real Estate Inc
Dolby Elementary........................................................Chase Bank
Dolby Elementary..................................................Home Furniture
Dolby Elementary........................................................ McDonald’s
Dolby Elementary.......................................................... Walgreens
F K White Middle............................................... City Savings Bank
F K White Middle.................................... Prudential Elite Realtors
F K White Middle...................................................... Putt Putt Golf
Fairview Elementary.................................... Cameron State Bank
Fairview Elementary..................................... Lake Charles Toyota
Fairview Elementary................................ Nissan of Lake Charles
Fairview Elementary............................................................Lowe’s
Fairview Elementary................................................Sonic Drive-In
Fairview Elementary................................ Wal-Mart Super Center
Fairview Elementary......................................................... Wendy’s
Frasch Elementary....................................... Cameron State Bank
Frasch Elementary......................Carl Vincent State Farm Ins Co.
Frasch Elementary............................Cypress Veterinary Hospital
Frasch Elementary................................... Innovative Expressions
Frasch Elementary................................ Landscape Management
Frasch Elementary.................................................. Raising Canes
Frasch Elementary.................................... Turner Industries, LLC.
Gillis Elementary...................................................7-0 Electric LLC
Gillis Elementary............................... Christine Bailey State Farm
Gillis Elementary............................................... City Savings Bank
Gillis Elementary.............................. Family Respiratory Services
Gillis Elementary........................ Gillis FeedMisti Waters Nursery
Gillis Elementary....................................................... Gillis Grocery
Gillis Elementary................ Melanie Perry State Farm Insurance
Gillis Elementary......................................... Myrtis Mueller Realty
Gillis Elementary................................... Ronald Richard Law Firm
Gillis Elementary....................................................The Drug Store
Gillis Elementary.......................................................... Webtronics
Henning Elementary.............................. CertainTeed Corporation
Henning Elementary............................................. Jeff Davis Bank
Henning Elementary........................................ Kajun Monograms
Henry Heights Elem.................................... Alcoa Primary Metals
Henry Heights Elem.............................................. Jeff Davis Bank
Henry Heights Elem........................McDonald’s Corporate Office
Henry Heights Elem................................................ Raising Canes
Henry Heights Elem...........................................Texas Roadhouse
Henry Heights Elem...................................................... Walgreens
Henry Heights Elem.........................................................Wal-Mart
Iowa High School............................................... Farmer’s Rice Mill
Iowa High School................................................... Jeff Davis Bank
Iowa High School..................................... McDonald’s Restaurant
J I Watson Middle.....................................Burger King Restaurant
J I Watson Middle.............................. Christine Bailey State Farm
J I Watson Middle.............................................. Farmer’s Rice Mill
J I Watson Middle................................... Kreations Flowers&Gifts
J I Watson Middle............................................... Stine Lumber Co.
J J Johnson Elem...................... Cox, Cox, Filo, & Camel Law Firm
J J Johnson Elem...............................J & J Exterminating Co., Inc.
J J Johnson Elem.......................Sowela Tech Community College
J J Johnson Elem.......................................................... Suddenlink
J J Johnson Elem..................... SWLA Center For Health Services
Kaufman Elem.......................... Chris Gaudet State Farm Agency
Kaufman Elem.............................................................. Sam’s Club
Kaufman Elem.............................................................. Suddenlink
Kennedy Elem.......................................... Black Heritage Festival
Kennedy Elem.............................................. King’s Funeral Home
Kennedy Elem......................................La. Radio Communication
Key Elementary.....................................................................CITGO
LaGrange High School...................................................Aeroframe
LaGrange High School........................................... ConocoPhillips
LaGrange High School........................................... PPG Industries
LeBlanc Middle School........................D & L Diesel Services, Inc
LeBlanc Middle School.........................................Southern Ionics
LeBlanc Middle School...................................Steamatic of SWLA
LeBlanc Middle School................................................ Tarver Ford
LeBleu Settlement Elem...................Central Crude, Inc./LA Tank
LeBleu Settlement Elem.........................................Custom Blinds
LeBleu Settlement Elem................................... Farmer’s Rice Mill
Maplewood Middle.............................. All Things Sports by Nevils
Maplewood Middle.................................... Billy Navarre Chevrolet
Maplewood Middle............................Ellender’s Portable Building
Maplewood Middle................................... Innovative Expressions
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PIE 2010-2011 Partnerships
Maplewood Middle.......................... Marilyn’s Catering & Flowers
Maplewood Middle..................................................... Mathnasium
Maplewood Middle.......................................Rick Fitts State Farm
Maplewood Middle........................................................Walgreen’s
Maplewood Middle.......................................... Westlake Chemical
Molo Middle......... Baggett, McCall, Burgess,Watson & Gaughan
Molo Middle.................................... King’s Transmission Services
Molo Middle................................................. KZWA FM Vibe 105.3
Moss Bluff Elem...................................................................... BECI
Moss Bluff Elem.............................Brandon Bellon Development
Moss Bluff Elem............................................................. Coca Cola
Moss Bluff Elem.................................................... Jeff Davis Bank
Moss Bluff Elem................. Melanie Perry State Farm Insurance
Moss Bluff Elem......................................Meyer & Associates, Inc
Moss Bluff Elem.............................. Richey’s 3D Foam Insulation
Moss Bluff Elem...................... Service Tire & Auto of Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff Elem.......................................................Sonic Drive-In
Moss Bluff Elem................................................................ Wendy’s
Moss Bluff Middle............................................... Dwight Law Firm
Moss Bluff Middle...................................Firestone Polymers, Inc.
Nelson Elementary................................................ Jeff Davis Bank
Nelson Elementary............................................................ Outback
Nelson Elementary................................ State Farm - Jim Mitchell
Nelson Elementary............................................. Stine Lumber Co.
Nelson Elementary.....................Walgreen’s Drug Store - Lake St
Nelson Elementary......................... Women & Children’s Hospital
Oak Park Elementary......................................Centerpoint Energy
Oak Park Elementary..............................................................IHOP
Oak Park Elementary................................... Lake Charles Nissan
Oak Park Elementary......................Oak Park Health Care Center
Oak Park Elementary..................................................... Starbucks
Oak Park Elementary............................................................Target
Oak Park Elementary.......................................... Verizon Wireless
Oak Park Middle.......................................................Trunkline LNG
Oak Park Middle....................................................... Whitney Bank
Pearl Watson Elem..........................Clophus Dump Truck Service
Pearl Watson Elem.................................... Combre Funeral Home
Pearl Watson Elem.................. Kidney Associate of SWLA, APMC
Pearl Watson Elem.....................................Ned Brothers Clothing
Pearl Watson Elem..................... Schlesingers Maintenance Srvc
Prien Lake Elem.................................................. Bessette Reality
Prien Lake Elem.............................................................Chick-Fil-A
Prien Lake Elem..................................................Gill Animal Hosp.
Prien Lake Elem........................................................... O’Charley’s
Prien Lake Elem................................................Panhandle Energy
Prien Lake Elem.......................................... Wal-Mart (Nelson Rd)
R W Vincent Elem.......................................................... Air Liquide
R W Vincent Elem............ American Construction & Electric, LLC
R W Vincent Elem.......................................................... A-Total Tee
R W Vincent Elem.................................Business Health Partners
R W Vincent Elem......................................... Cameron State Bank
R W Vincent Elem..................................Chris Duncan Agency, Inc
R W Vincent Elem..................................... Innovative Expressions
R W Vincent Elem.................................................. Jeff Davis Bank
R W Vincent Elem................................ Lake Area Office Products
Ralph Wilson Elem...................................................... Capital One
Ralph Wilson Elem......................Georgie Porgie T-shirt & Barber
Ralph Wilson Elem.......................................Kroger Family Center
Ralph Wilson Elem....................................................Master Clean
Ralph Wilson Elem......................................State Farm Insurance
Reynaud Middle......................................First Federal Bank of LA
Reynaud Middle............................ New Life Church International
Reynaud Middle....................................... Nissan of Lake Charles
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S J Welsh Middle.......................................................... Albertson’s
S J Welsh Middle.......................................... Cameron State Bank
S J Welsh Middle........................................Coca Cola Bottling Co.
S J Welsh Middle.......................................Crawford Orthodontics
S J Welsh Middle.................................................... Dominos Pizza
S J Welsh Middle........................................................Flavin Realty
S J Welsh Middle........................................................ Home Depot
S J Welsh Middle...............................J & J Exterminating Co., Inc.
S J Welsh Middle........................................................ Mathnasium
S J Welsh Middle......................................................Sonic Drive-In
Sam Houston High............................ Christine Bailey State Farm
Sam Houston High................................................. PPG Industries
Sam Houston High................................................................Target
St. John Elementary...................................................... A K Newlin
St. John Elementary..................................................... Albertson’s
St. John Elementary....................................................Chase Bank
St. John Elementary.........................................Cintas Corporation
St. John Elementary......................................... National Networks
St. John Elementary........................................Oceans Healthcare
St. John Elementary........................ Primerica Financial Services
St. John Elementary..........................................................WalMart
Starks High....................................................... Nichols Dry Goods
Starks High.........................................Nisko (Starks Gas Storage)
Starks High...................................Starks VFW 4759& Ladies Aux
Starks High................................................ White Way Enterprises
Sulphur High..........................................................................CITGO
Sulphur High 9th Grade........................................................CITGO
T H Watkins Elementary....................................... Jeff Davis Bank
T H Watkins Elementary..................................... King Enterprises
T H Watkins Elementary............................. Levingston Engineers
T H Watkins Elementary..................................... U S Coast Guard
T S Cooley Magnet ................................................. LyondellBasell
Vincent Settlement Elem.............................. Brookshire Brothers
Vincent Settlement Elem................... Cameron Communications
Vincent Settlement Elem............................. Cameron State Bank
Vincent Settlement Elem...............................................Mr. Gatti’s
Vincent Settlement Elem...................................... Rain CII Carbon
Vincent Settlement Elem.................... Targa Midstream Services
Vincent Settlement Elem..................................... Westlake Group
Vinton Elementary...................................................... Georgia Gulf
Vinton High............................................................. PPG Industries
Vinton Middle............................................................. Georgia Gulf
Vinton Middle.................................Ronnie Johns State Farm Ins.
Vinton Middle................................................The Shaw Group Inc.
Vinton Middle......................................................Tommy’s Printing
W T Henning Elementary....................... CertainTeed Corporation
W T Henning Elementary................................................ Checkers
W T Henning Elementary...................................... Jeff Davis Bank
W T Henning Elementary................................. Kajun Monograms
W W Lewis Middle...........Carl Vincent State Farm Insurance Co.
W W Lewis Middle.................................... Chemical Waste Mgmt.
W W Lewis Middle............................................. City Savings Bank
Washington-Marion.......................................... Louisiana Pigment
Washington-Marion.................... Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church
Western Heights Elem........................ SASOL NorthAmerica, Inc.
Westlake High.............................................................Air Products
Westlake High........................... Bobby Letard/Shelter Insurance
Westlake High.............................................. Cameron State Bank
Westlake High........................................ Confer-Creel Foundation
Westlake High........................................................ ConocoPhillips
Westlake High..................................... Custom Metal Fabricators
Westlake High........................................................King Architects
Westwood Elementary........................ SASOL NorthAmerica, Inc.
Federal/State/District/School Instructional
Initiatives
District-wide Programs
Art Exhibits
“Louisiana” was a K-12 juried art exhibit held in conjunction
with the Louisiana School Boards Association and hosted by
the Imperial Calcasieu Museum.
“Top to Bottom” was the title of the Annual Calcasieu Parish
School System’s art educator/artist exhibit and featured over
50 works of art by school system art specialists. The exhibit
was hosted by the Imperial Calcasieu Museum.
of visual and performing arts experiences within an open
studio environment. Instructors include master teachers and
professional artists. Students are enrolled in three onehour classes daily for a period of four weeks. Art offerings
include drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, computer art,
dance, stained glass, musical theatre, newspaper design and
printing, and drama. The Arts Camp program, administered
by the Visual Arts Department, began over 30 years ago
and has an average enrollment of 300+ students in grades
kindergarten through eight.
Arts Connection
“Stackables” was the theme of the annual K-12 art exhibit at
the Gibson-Barham Gallery of the Imperial Calcasieu Museum
and featured over 200 pieces of K-12 student-created
artworks.
“EGGS” was an art exhibit featuring the works of K-12 art
students and CPSB art teachers. The exhibit was a cultural
investigation of the egg and a celebration of the “egg as an art
form”. The exhibit was featured at the CPSB Central Office.
Arts Camp
The Visual Arts Department of the Calcasieu Parish School
System, in cooperation with the Imperial Calcasieu Museum,
offers programs that are designed to provide students and
teachers with the opportunity to participate in art experiences
with professional artists and groups in educational settings
and involve the disciplines of visual arts, theatre, creative
writing, dance, music and storytelling.
Art Studio
The Art Studio of the Curriculum and Instruction Department
houses a multimedia lending library that makes available
art prints, slides, videos, DVDs, laser discs, reference books
and art timelines for art specialists and classroom teachers’
use. Curriculum development and assessment sessions with
noted curriculum specialists are conducted in the Art Studio.
Additionally, the facility houses the publications production
center for the school system, as well as, the Quality
Implementation Team.
Digital Storefront
The Calcasieu Parish School System and the Arts and
Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana cosponsor
the Arts Camp program which provides students a variety
This is a special program held by the school system’s Print
Shop in order to simplify and accelerate all online print orders
submitted. The networking capabilities of “Digital Storefront”
contributes to the speed and proficiency of all completed
print requests. A school or administrative employee can
merely sit at their desk and order print online. A upgraded
version of Digital Storefront has recently been installed along
with upgraded copiers. This new version will be ready for use
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by everyone the next school session. Training will also be
provided by Ikon techs.
New Teacher Academy
Calcasieu Parish Schools’ New Teacher Academy (NTA) just
completed its fourth year. The New Teacher Academy goals
are “to provide assistance to new teachers during their
first years of teaching, to retain capable new teachers by
increasing their satisfaction with their teaching experience,
and to provide resources, support, ideas, and advice to make
the classroom a positive rewarding learning environment.”
NNPS District Leadership Awrd
The New Teacher Academy has two unique programs; The Title
I New Teacher Project (funded with AARA) and the Transition to
Teaching Program (funded by a federal grant). The Transition
to Teaching (T2T) Program provides support and professional
development for 50 new teachers in yearly cohorts who are
seeking alternative certification while the Title I New Teacher
Project mirrors the program and targets 50 new teachers
in yearly cohorts who are certified. The NTA organizes and
presents “First Sight,” Calcasieu Parish Schools’ New Teacher
Induction Program.
The new teachers in T2T and the Title I New Teacher
Project meet four evenings a month from 3:30 to 6:30 with
“Instructional Coaches,” experienced master educators, who
lead them in strategies they can use immediately in their
classrooms.
District Quiz Bowl
Trevin Ceril from Washington-Marion
Jessie Cortez from Westlake
Daniel Garner from Sulphur High
Dillion Fontenot from Sam Houston
At other times, the instructional coaches visit the teachers in
their classrooms and sometimes “step in” to assist the new
teacher with a lesson. They sometimes model a lesson for
the new teacher, and/or offer tips or advice. They function in
supportive roles. The new teacher can voice concerns or ask
for advice without fear of being penalized for not knowing or
of receiving a negative evaluation. The NTA is proving to be
invaluable in its support for the beginning teacher.
School Health Center
J.D. Clifton Elementary, Combre-Fondel Elementary, R.D.
Molo Middle and Washington-Marion High house health
centers. The purpose of the health center is to provide
health services to students, resulting in the improvement
of their physical, mental and social well-being. The center
is located in the school and is staffed by multidisciplinary
teams of professionals consisting of a full-time social worker,
registered nurse, and receptionist/Medicaid clerk. Physicians
are available to students on specified days of the week. The
center is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Department
of Health and Hospitals and is administered by Christus St.
Patrick Hospital.
School Television Stations
School Turnaround Principal Award,
Carolyn Thomas-Clark
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Most schools have closed circuit television stations with
daily broadcasts of news, lunch menus, and other topics of
interest to students. The broadcasts are student generated
and provide opportunities for them to practice writing and
speaking skills.
Science & Social Studies Fairs
Students in Calcasieu Parish have long been active
participants in both science and social studies fairs. This
participation provides opportunities for research and creativity
and extends knowledge gained from regular classroom work.
Calcasieu students are consistently among top winners at
regional and state fairs.
Very Special Arts Festival
Each year Calcasieu and Cameron Parish School Boards
sponsor The Very Special Arts Festival which is held at Burton
Coliseum (donated by McNeese State University). This event
is held for elementary self-contained students. CRC plans
activities and a presentation around a theme.
Each neglected and delinquent site has a Computer Assisted
Lab and lab manager funded by Title I.
Title II
Improving Teacher Quality Grant
Title II is a federally funded grant for the purpose of increasing
the academic achievement of all students by helping schools
and districts improve teacher and principal quality and ensure
that all teachers are highly qualified.
Title III
Federal Programs
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Title III is to help ensure that children who are limited
English proficient attain English proficiency, develop high
levels of academic attainment in English and meet the
same challenging LA academic standards as all children are
expected to meet.
Title I
Title IV
Title I is a federally funded program providing services to
schools where there is a higher percentage of children from
low income families. The purpose of this program is to ensure
that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity
to obtain a high quality education.
Thirty-seven schools in Calcasieu Parish School System
qualify as Title I schools. Title I services are supplemental to
the district funded programs. All Title I schools have a data
driven School Improvement Plan which includes an action plan
for increasing student achievement for all students.
Title I Family Involvement
Calcasieu Parish School System believes that family
involvement is an integral part of student achievement.
School administrators and teachers know they need to create
partnerships with our families and communities. As new
members of the National Network of Partnership Schools
CPSS Title I schools are developing Action Plans with families.
These plans are based on the most recent research on how
to engage families in student learning. Each school will have
an Action Team for Partnerships coordinating practices for
all six types of involvement. These types are based on care,
trust and respect. The Types are: Parenting, Communicating,
Volunteering, Learning at Home, Decision Making, and
Collaborating with the Community. With good planning,
thoughtful implementation, well-designed activities, and
pointed improvements, more and more families and teachers
are learning to work with one another on behalf of the children
whose interest they share.
Federal Funded Non-Public Schools
CPSB Title I serves eight non-Public Schools in Calcasieu
Parish. There are two Mobile Classrooms with a certified
teacher on each bus. The Mobile Classroom has a Computer
Assisted Instructions (CAI) Lab to address the needs of
students at these targeted-assisted Non-Public Schools.
Safe and Drug-Free Schools & Communities
The Title IV Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
program goal is that all school environments will be safe, drugfree, and conducive to learning.
Annually, all CPSB school personnel receive a minimum
one-hour in-service concerning the signs and symptoms of
substance abuse. Research-based curricula are used to
implement the mandated hours of drug prevention education
for all students. The Title IV program also offers opportunities
and materials for parent education and involvement.
The SDFSC Coordinator develops and presents workshops and
in-services on varied topics and is available, upon request, to
assist students, educators, parents, and community members
with school safety and drug prevention/intervention problems
and concerns that may arise. Parent and community
collaboration is vital to this program and to children’s success
in school.
Title X
McKinney-Vento Homeless Act
The Title X McKinney-Vento Homeless Act is funded by Title I.
Title X McKinney-Vento Act’s purpose is to protect the rights of
children and youth in order to receive a free public education
even if they are in a “homeless/transitional” situation. The
Title X Act protects children and youth who do not have a
fixed, regular and/or adequate residence. Another purpose of
Title X Act is to remove all barriers for transitional students.
The goal of Calcasieu Parish School System is to eliminate
any restrictions that might inhibit the education of any Title X
McKinney-Vento Homeless student. Calcasieu Parish School
System Title X serviced 1,193 students for the school year
2006/2007, 1,091 students for the school year 2007/2008,
1068 students for the school year 2008/2009, 890 students
for 2009/2010 and 901 students for 2010-2011.
Neglected and Delinquent
CPSB Title I serves children in three local institutions for
neglected and delinquent children.
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Elementary Programs
Comprehensive Curriculum
During the 2010-2011 school year the Elementary
Department continued to provide support in the
implementation process of the Comprehensive Curriculum.
The department’s focus was on curriculum -alignment.
Additional resources were purchased, staff development was
provided and the use of a variety of assessment strategies
was utilized. The process was monitored to assure alignment
of the activities to the standards, time management for
concept development and the used of assessment data for
continuous achievement.
Multi-sensory Structured Language Program
(Project Read)
Louisiana State Law mandates that students who have been
identified as having characteristics of Dyslexia must be
provided with a research and evidence-based multi-sensory
intervention program. Project Read serves as a multi-sensory
program in all grades K-5. It focuses on direct concept
teaching through multi-sensory strategies. Students receiving
Project Read lessons are taught by the classroom teacher 30
minutes per day, 5 days per week. The Elementary Curriculum
Department is responsible for providing yearly training
for teachers, providing materials for teachers, monitoring
instruction, and providing ongoing support of the program.
This year alone, more than 200 regular and special education
teachers received initial training in Project Read.
After-school Tutoring
Second grade students are offered the opportunity to
participate in an after-school instructional program to receive
additional support in the areas of reading and math.
Voyager Project
The Voyager Passport reading program is used to enhance
the core reading instruction by providing strategic support for
struggling readers. Voyager Passport is a reading intervention
system for struggling readers designed to supplement the
current reading curriculum. The program includes 30 to
40 minute daily lessons that strategically integrate the
critical skills most needed by struggling readers to read
and comprehend grade-level text. Tutors provide explicit
instruction for the five critical components of reading.
Instruction is provided three times per week. The Elementary
Curriculum Department is responsible for the training of
all after-school teachers, and the monitoring of instruction
throughout the duration of the program.
FASTT Math
FASTT Math uses researched evidence-based methods to
provide systematic instruction and continuous practice to help
students automatically recall and understand math facts.
The program uses adaptive technology to offer each student
a customized learning experience based on their individual
need. Students log in at least three times a week for a ten
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minute interactive session. There are currently 33 schools
participating in the after-school program.
DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early
Literacy Skills)
The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
are very brief assessments in a very short period of time
that allow us to get a clear, vivid picture of exactly where
our children are. They are highly effective measures of the
critical skills tat define early reading success. They are simple
assessments that predict how well children are likely to be
doing in reading comprehension by the end of the third grade.
Three to five short assessment tasks are given at each grade
level from kindergarten to third grade. Teachers are trained to
administer the assessments, called Benchmark assessments,
individually to all students in a grade during designated time
frames, which are established by the Louisiana Department
of Education, three times a year. The Elementary Curriculum
Department is responsible for providing the necessary training
to teachers for the administration of DIBELS assessments as
well as providing materials, and overseeing the fall, winter and
spring assessments. The Elementary Curriculum Department
staff is also responsible for supporting teachers in providing
the necessary intervention strategies during classroom
instruction.
Student of the Year
The Student of the Year Awards Program is designed to
recognize outstanding elementary, middle/junior, and high
school students. This program, patterned after The Teacher
of the Year Awards Program, is an excellent opportunity
to recognize from each school those students who have
demonstrated excellent academic achievement, leadership
ability, and citizenship. The Louisiana State Superintendent
through the State Department of Education and the State
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education sponsors
The Students of the Year Awards Program. The Elementary
Department facilitates the selection process at the district
level. Responsibilities include informing school level
facilitators of guidelines and procedures, selecting judges,
scheduling writing competition/interviews, and conducting
the week long interview process. Following the selection
of district winners, the elementary department assists the
students in preparing for the regional competition.
Louisiana Needs Analysis (LANA)
Each year the entire Elementary Curriculum Staff is assigned
to conduct a Louisiana Needs Analysis (LANA) in selected
schools. The purpose of the LANA is to improve the quality
of instruction by identifying the strengths and weaknesses
in the instruction provided to the learners. Typically, each
LANA study takes a minimum of six weeks to complete. The
Elementary Curriculum staff has been involved in the LANA of
three elementary schools and one middle school during the
2009-10 school year.
Through a series of instructional staff, administrative
and student interviews, a collection of parent, student,
instructional and administrative staff questionnaires, and
several classroom and contextual observations, the team
collects data. This data, combined with an analysis of student
performance data, contributes to findings which are compiled
in a LANA report. Upon completion of the report, the results
are shared with the school administrator and the entire school
faculty. The primary emphasis of the report is on the strengths
and weaknesses identified by the team and on providing
suggestions related to how the quality of instruction can be
improved.
The Elementary Curriculum staff uses this data with the
principal to plan further appropriate directions that the school
administrator needs to take in order to enhance the quality
of instruction delivered to the learners at the school, as well
as to provide ongoing support to the school in developing an
effective School Improvement Plan.
Sam Houston High School’s FBLA qualified at the
district level to compete at the state level.
System-wide Inservices
The Elementary Curriculum Department is responsible
for planning, implementing and presenting system-wide
pre-school in-service sessions for all regular and special
education teachers in grades K - 5. The sessions are held at
several sites and are spread across the parish in an effort to
accommodate the participants. In-service topics are designed
to address the needs and concerns particular to all individual
teachers. When applicable, newly adopted programs are
addressed in order to facilitate the implementation of the
program into classroom instruction.
This process involves the staff in activities of selecting
sites, planning presentations, securing materials, preparing
for available equipment, planning for refreshments and
facilitating time on task for more than nine hundred plus
teaching personnel.
DeQuincy High Band
State Band Festival
The 2011-2012 school year will focus on the Common Core
Standards nine (9) weeks progress reporting and Professional
Learning Committees (PLC).
Grants
Calcasieu Parish School System is continually in pursuit of
opportunities that will lead to additional funding for programs
that will meet and address the needs of the students and
instructional staff of Calcasieu Parish Schools. Elementary
consultants have applied for and been awarded numerous
grants that has provided effective professional development
for all teachers of grades K-5. Being awarded these grants
allows all elementary consultants to provide research-based
strategies in all core subject areas. Elementary consultants
work collaboratively with the grant department and are
responsible for reviewing all Drew Grants submissions in
order to assure that all grants are adhering to budgetary
guidelines as well as scrutinizing each grant for liability
and programmatic concerns. In previous years elementary
consultants have applied for and received Drew Grants that
provided the foundation for FASTT Math to be used as an after
school tutorial for second grade students. Consultants have
also written and received grants awarded by the Louisiana
Department of Education for the implementation, supervision
of, and follow up of grant partnerships with the Calcasieu
Barbe High Choir
State Music Festival
Ford/AAA State Winners
LaGrange High
Tre Rideaux & Brian Thomas
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Parish School System’s Elementary Department and McNeese
State University’s Mathematics and Science Departments.
Teaching American History Grant
Shawn Doyle Presents at Frasch
The district was awarded grant monies from the U.S.
Department of Education, Louisiana Endowment for
Humanities, in partnership with Calcasieu Public Schools and
McNeese University, to offer advanced study opportunities
for public school teachers in Southwest Louisiana. There were
three summer institutes designed to assist teachers and
their students in meeting all state and national standards,
including Grade-Level Expectations. Elementary teachers were
eligible to apply for both the Louisiana History and the Colonial
America and the Atlantic Institutes. Successful completion
of the course entitles teachers three hours of college credit,
forty-five CLUs, classroom materials and a possible trip to
Washington, D.C. Selected teachers participated in two
professional development activities sponsored by this grant.
The October session focused on the selection of a president.
The topic of the April session explored “cool” history-related
technology on-line.
Literacy and Numeracy for All Grant
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a general education
process that provides students with high-quality, researchbased instruction and interventions that are matched to the
student’s specific needs. Data is used to drive decisions
about student progress and to determine the appropriate
instructional plan necessary for a student to achieve gradelevel success. Daily instruction is delivered to maximize
instruction and intervention benefits. In June 2009, (Bulletin
741, section 2308), BESE approved policy recommending
Response to Intervention (RTI), as a three-tiered process in
Louisiana to assist districts in meeting the academic and
behavioral needs of Louisiana students.
Superintendent Paul Pastorek’s vision is to create a worldclass education system for all students in Louisiana and this
can only be done by having ALL students reading, writing
and doing mathematics at or above grade level by the fourth
grade. The Ensuring Literacy and Numeracy for All Initiative
is designed to accomplish this vision. For our students to
compete successfully in the world of tomorrow, our number
one priority must be to develop our early learners into readers,
writers, and mathematicians.
The Elementary Curriculum Department staff actively
participates in the district’s development and employment of
an effective RTI framework by:
Serving as committee members on the district RTI Steering
Committee to develop the plan and build consensus
SHRM Conference
Through the Ensuring Literacy for All Initiative, Elementary
Curriculum Staff members provide district support for the
initiative by assisting in:
Providing Professional Development that supports the RTI
process of Universal screening, core reading instruction,
intervention and progress monitoring
Needs Assessment Surveys
Starks Lady Panthers
State Basketball Championship
• Developing the reading and mathematics foundation
students need for future success
• Providing the technical assistance and professional
development essential for K-4th grade teachers
and administrators to address the diverse needs
of all learners (Additional training in the areas of
struggling readers, differentiation, teaching strategies,
comprehension, fluency and grouping strategies)
• Providing the supports necessary at the district level
to have all students reading, writing, and performing
mathematics at or above grade level by grade 4.
• Protecting instructional time in an effort to promote
enough fidelity to improve student achievement to the
next level
Through the Ensuring Numeracy for All Initiative, Elementary
Curriculum staff members provide district support for the
initiative by assisting in:
Kindergarten Testing
Westlake High FBLA State Winners
• Identifying and supporting qualified numeracy coaches
and interventionists
• Serving as the district liaison and active participant in the
required professional development
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• The implementation and use of daily mathematics
interventions as evidenced by formative assessments
• Supporting the principals in monitoring the schedules
established to ensure time for the Faculty Study Groups
meetings to deepen content knowledge, plan lessons, and
analyze student work
• Providing ongoing and extended professional
development in mathematics content and pedagogy
Endorsing and supporting high-quality research-based
instruction in General Education
Providing for multi-tiered intervention support and fidelity
In an on-going effort to support teachers, the Elementary
Curriculum Staff members work in collaboration with the
mentors in the Quality department to develop tools that
help collect feedback and input from teachers on various
curriculum issues throughout the school year. Results from
web-based surveys, as well as paper-pencil surveys and
face-to-face networking sessions, provide information to the
Elementary Curriculum staff on the type of assistance that
is most needed by teachers. Teachers are given multiple
opportunities to contribute ideas and solutions concerning
such issues as curriculum content, teaching strategies, and
assessment methodologies that are used to foster greater
student achievement.
Louisiana law requires initial screening of all first time
kindergarten students. Testing materials and kits are ordered,
counted and distributed (Test security must be followed).
Documents must be signed for and unused documents must
be collected. The Department must collect, tabulate and
combine the scores for each school into a District Summary
Report. This report must place each kindergarten student
in a frequency distribution based on percentile rank. The
department must also distribute, collect and combine a report
on the system’s use of this data. All reports must be sent to
the Department of Education for the annual BESE Report.
The Elementary Department is also responsible for purchasing
and distributing testing materials for use at the end of
kindergarten. Test security must also be followed, in-services
provided and unused documents collected. Statistical data is
compiled on the test results.
To provide greater coordination of the kindergarten end-ofthe-year testing program, parents are provided with a flyer
that addresses key issues, descriptions and sample items.
The department prints and distributes this document to
each school. The student assessment results are part of the
kindergarten’s criteria for promotion.
Accelerated Reader Program
Reading Renaissance is a scientifically research-based school
improvement process that is based on seven principles.
These principals are grounded in well-established concepts
and theories in instructional science and are supported by a
vast body of empirical research conducted worldwide. The
principles are as follows:
There should be more time for personalized instruction and
practice. Reading Renaissance advocates increasing the
amount of time spent practicing the essential skills of reading
and writing.
The practice of skills should be focused on each student’s
appropriate ability level. Practice that is too easy does little
to improve skills, while practice that is too hard leads to
frustration.
Improvements in information feedback greatly enhance the
learning process. Timely and relevant information feedback
helps educators motivate students, monitor and manage
practice, and personalize instruction as needed, while allowing
students to take charge of their own learning.
Establishing personalized goals is an effective motivational
strategy. Goals help focus efforts and inspire progress.
The best use of technology in education is to provide
formative and diagnostic informational feedback on learning
to inform instruction. Technology itself is not a magical
solution to education, nor is it a substitute for skilled
professional teaching. In Reading Renaissance, technology
is used to process, store and report information, freeing up
valuable time for teachers to personalize instruction without
the burden of additional paperwork.
Developing and releasing only products proven by research to
help educators accelerate learning is the sixth Renaissance
principle. Renaissance Learning employs research to search
out solid, quantitative proof of new approaches that align with
current best practices and improve student performance.
Universal success is the final principle, which ensures that
every teacher and student can achieve measurable success
with all curricula and standards. It is well documented in
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research literature that high rates of student success have a
positive and substantial impact on learning.
The Accelerator Reader Program is fully implemented at thirty
seven elementary schools. Each site has received in-depth
training and all the necessary books and software.
Planning Staff Development Activities
The Elementary Curriculum Department staff provides ongoing
support and leadership to all of the thirty-seven elementary
schools in promoting a quality education for all students.
Well-designed staff development and follow-up are provided
by this department. The staff periodically confers with the
school-level administrators concerning individual school
needs and the means by which the Elementary Curriculum
Department can assist with those needs. The purpose is
to develop and participate in quality staff development for
teachers and support personnel in acquiring or enhancing
content knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs necessary to
promote high levels of learning for all students.
The Elementary Curriculum Department staff provides training
and assistance to teachers in implementing research based
instructional strategies and best practices in teaching. This is
done through system-wide staff development, specific school
meetings, and individual assistance. Informational material
is provided to apprise parents of the curriculum that supports
the Louisiana Accountability Program/Assessment.
LEAP Summer Remediation
Students who were unsuccessful with spring testing of
LEAP are eligible to enroll in the LEAP Summer Remediation
program offered by the Calcasieu Parish School System. The
Elementary Curriculum Department is responsible for planning
and collaborating with the appointed administrators, hiring
the teachers, working with the Department of Transportation,
facilitating food services, scheduling, ordering materials, hiring
support staff, working with the Department of Testing and
supplying necessary documentations to the State Department
of Education.
The staff follows state guidelines for hours and the number
of students enrolled in each class. The Summer Remediation
program is conducted for a minimum of 24 days. The
Department generally has two sites each summer. Some
of the other responsibilities include monitoring, class visits,
responding to phone calls, and providing inservice for the
instructional personnel. At the end of the summer program
the Elementary Curriculum Department must compile all
documentations and forward it to the Louisiana Department
of Education.
School-year Remediation
The Calcasieu Parish Elementary Curriculum Department
strives to provide the best intervention for students who are
repeaters and/or are at risk of failing the LEAP Test. Students
who have scored below proficiency and those who have been
identified at or below the 30th percentile on iLEAP are eligible
to receive extra support before spring testing. The staff has
tutorial programs in 36 schools with qualified teachers being
provided. The session operates from October to March. The
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coordinator of this project is responsible for collecting data
on the number of students that qualify. These numbers
will determine the budget for each school. The Department
provides inservices and materials for the teachers and
students. The students enrolled are given additional support
to help them succeed on the high stakes testing.
Elementary Technology Network
The Elementary Curriculum Department hosts a Blackboard
site that has been established to promote communication
between the Elementary Curriculum Department and other
departments, teachers, administrators, and community
members. It provides virtual professional development
activities, linked websites and numerous other resources
designed to support instruction in the classroom. The site
includes links and information pertaining to the Louisiana
Comprehensive Curriculum, which serves as a resource
for all the teachers in the district. Also included are all the
Comprehensive Curriculum supporting documents, GLE’s,
Standards and Benchmarks, lesson plans, correlations
to current textbooks, LEAP, iLEAP, and many more other
supporting documents.
Title II
Title II funding is used for staff development for teachers in
grades K-5. Proposals that include activities and budgets
are developed by members of the Elementary Curriculum
staff. The activities chosen provide professional development
that has a direct effect on classroom instruction. Funding
has been used for teachers in grades K-5 to receive training
in areas such as Project Read, Exemplars, DIBELS, PLC,
differentiated instruction and after-school tutoring programs.
All requirements and reports for the use of this funding are
completed by Elementary Curriculum staff members.
Problem Solving in Mathematics
Exemplars Mathematics has been implemented parish-wide
and in both regular and special education to address problemsolving, communication, and assessment. Strategies used
are founded in best practices and help students organize
and communicate their critical thinking. This method helps
students to examine problems and solve them through
numerous approaches. Students communicate their thinking
and examine the most efficient means of solving differentiated
performance tasks aligned with state and national standards.
Because they are able to use a multitude of approaches in
solving tasks, students must justify their thinking in order to
validate it for assessment. These strategies lay the foundation
for constructed response items that are an integral part of
LEAP assessment.
Early Childhood Program Pre-Kindergarten and
Head Start
The program’s goal is to provide a high quality early childhood
education program for three and four year old children. The
Early Childhood Program provides experiences that allow
children to prepare socially, cognitively, and physically by
connecting home and school. The curriculum emphasizes
developmentally appropriate activities that are outlined in
the National Association for the Education of Young Children,
Head Start Outcomes, Grade Level Expectations for Pre-K,
and the Louisiana Standards and Benchmarks for Four Year
Olds. All early childhood students receive support services
and specific screenings such as vision, speech, and hearing.
The parish program is funded by LA4, Title I, Head Start and
the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
8g program funds. The LA4 program offers before and after
school enrichment and transportation. The Calcasieu Parish
Early Childhood Program has been recognized by the State
Department of Education with exemplary status as a pioneer
district for the LA4 preschool program. The 8g classes funded
classes received superior rating by BESE this school year.
The Head Start received a Certificate of Compliance from
the Department of Health and Human Services for being in
full compliance with all Head Start Performance Standards
and Regulations. The school system currently has 84 classes
of four year olds and 28 classes of three year olds. The
three year old classes are funded with Head Start funds
which include five sites. Four of the five sites are located
on elementary campuses. In January 2011, CPSB Early
Childhood Department opened an 8(g) Pre-Kindergarten
classroom at the Lake Charles Academy of Learning.
Brentwood Awarded Grant from State Farm for
Smoke Detectors
Reading Professional Development Opportunities
During 2010-2011, the Elementary Curriculum department
continues to provide ongoing support to principals and
teachers in kindergarten through fifth grade in the use of the
Scott-Foresman Reading Street core reading program. After
a survey was conducted, which indicated an overwhelming
favor to adopt the Language and Spelling components
of Reading Street, additional professional training was
conducted to assist teachers in the process of integrating
these components. Teachers from each elementary school
also participated in a trainer-of-trainer model in-service using
Success Net and other technology components accompanying
this program.
Barbe High Vet Day Program
Middle School Programs
Comprehensive Curriculum/Math
The Comprehensive Curriculum for mathematics grades 6
through 8, has been developed into actual lesson plans and
assessments ready for teachers to use and/or modify with
their students. The lessons are directly aligned with the grade
level expectations (GLEs). Assessments are aligned with the
GLEs and include constructed responses very similar to what
students will respond to on iLEAP and LEAP. The lessons
are created using a variety of resources which include the
textbook, NCTM, Exemplars, released test items and the
internet.
The lessons were developed by teachers and are revised
periodically.
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Mathematics Intervention Curriculum
A “Mathematics Intervention Curriculum” has been
developed using the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum.
This curriculum is directly aligned with foundational GLEs
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for the specific grade levels (6-8). Teachers use Scantron
data to identify student weaknesses then choose specific
lessons from the “Mathematics Intervention Curriculum” that
correspond to the student’s deficient areas.
scoring Unsatisfactory in Science or Social Studies on iLEAP
receive remediation from their classroom teacher using
special curriculum materials.
Differentiated Instruction
Presently, second language immersion programs are offered
in three middle schools. The French Immersion and Spanish
Immersion classes are very successful. Students in Calcasieu
Parish have the opportunity to begin immersion programs
as kindergarten students. The immersion programs at the
elementary level teach all core subjects; however, at the
middle school level English Language Arts, Social Studies and/
or Math are available. The immersion students can attend
out-of-zone schools in order to continue their immersion
instruction. The classroom teacher is fluent in both English
and the immersion language. The classroom instruction and
student conversation are in the second language only, as it is
an immersion program. Assessment data shows that these
students are traditionally very successful on the statewide
tests and gain intellectual skills in problem solving by applying
higher order thinking.
“Differentiation Strategies in Mathematics” such as tiered
assignments, leveled questions, student choices, open ended
tasks, and student contracts are some of the strategies being
used in classes so teachers can meet the needs of all their
students, regardless of the student’s ability level. These
strategies are used not only for Tier One interventions, but
also to challenge students at higher levels.
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Thinking Maps
Thinking Maps use eight graphic organizers which are
directly linked to eight fundamental thinking skills.
By defining these cognitive skills, students quickly become
aware of the thinking skills that drive their learning,
giving them explicit pathways for thinking about their thinking
and improving their academic performance. By linking
each thinking skill to a unique and dynamic visual
representation, the language of Thinking Maps becomes a tool
set for supporting effective instructional practice and
improving student performance. By having a rich language
of visual maps based on thinking processes, learners are no
longer confused by poorly organized brainstorming webs or an
endless array of static graphic organizers. They are enabled
to move from concrete to abstract concepts, think with depth,
and directly apply their thinking to complex tasks.
Pre-Advanced Placement Classes
JI Watson Vet Day Program
Pre-Advanced Placement Classes are offered to students who
demonstrate Advanced or Mastery achievement levels on their
iLEAP state assessments, maintain at least a 3.5 GPA, and
receive teacher recommendations into the scholar academy.
The Pre-AP classes build foundational skills for students
to enter into the AP or College Prep classes in high school.
The Pre-AP Classes give students opportunities that extend
beyond the basic core curriculum to analyze, synthesize, and
evaluate the concepts presented in class. The teachers serve
as facilitators by assisting students to LEARN HOW TO LEARN.
Students become competent in using research skills to delve
deeper into specific areas of interests. They use these skills
to complete class projects, prepare demonstrations, write
position papers, and present their conclusions to peers. The
implementation of the Pre-AP program has a positive impact
on student achievement and enhanced teacher performance
to (a) enrich subject matter, (b) engage students in learning,
and (c) increase student mastery of academic skills.
LEAP Remediation
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LEAP Remediation is provided to Calcasieu Parish students
who score Unsatisfactory and/or Approaching Basic in Math
and/or English/Language Arts on the 7th grade iLEAP and to
repeating 8th grade students. Students receive remediation
with certified teachers during or after school for 40 hours
in each subject to strengthen skills in Math and/or English/
Language Arts in preparation for LEAP testing. Students
World Languages Immersion Programs
READ 180 – Innovative Reading Instruction
The READ 180 program has been an initiative in the middle
schools to address the reading problems of failing students.
Students who enter middle school reading below grade level
are immediately at a disadvantage and continue to struggle
in their academic classes. The learning gap only widens as
students are held to higher standards and required to READ
to LEARN. Students considered AT-RISK are identified to
participate in the READ 180 intense READING program. The
students attend a READ 180 lab ELA class in lieu of the
regular ELA block. Students work on skill specific lessons
designed to meet their individual needs. Students move
through three workstations daily: Small group with the
teacher, Individual computer stations, and an Independent
reading station. The READ 180 programs have documented
one-half to two years growth for the students who complete
the reading program as it is designed. These students then
return to their regular ELA classes the following year and
continue on a track of success as competent readers ready to
READ.
Language!
LANGUAGE! is a literacy curriculum that provides effective,
explicit, sequential, linguistically logical, and systematic
instruction. It is for students who are scoring below the
40th percentile on group-administered standardized tests.
Cumulative and sequential multisensory activities engage
students while establishing skills in phonemic awareness
and phonics, word recognition and spelling, vocabulary,
grammar and usage, listening and reading comprehension,
and speaking and writing. The LANGUAGE! instructional
model weaves all of the necessary strands of literacy into the
instructional steps of a daily lesson.
Scantron
This is the new district benchmark assessment program
in grades 3-10. Pre-Post tests and interval testing provide
teachers, students, and parents with student skill specific
information regarding a student’s proficiency on state
mandated grade level expectations (GLEs). Administrators
and teachers analyze data to drive instruction that ensures
student engagement and meaningful learning.
LEAP & iLEAP
These are state mandated assessments students complete
to demonstrate proficiency in core curriculum content areas.
These assessments occur each spring statewide.
World Language Credit Exam
Eighth grade second language students have the option
to complete high school credit exams in French I or II and
Spanish I or II to earn Carnegie units toward high school
diplomas. These tests are administered in April. They include
conversational and written elements.
Algebra 1 Credit Exam
Eighth grade Algebra 1 students have the option to complete
high school credit exam for Algebra 1 to earn a Carnegie unit.
This test is administered in May.
Accelerated Reader-Reading Counts
Students read novels, short stories and other texts throughout
the school year. Many of the books they read as part of
their English-Language Arts Classes have computer-based
assessments available through the school library. The
assessments evaluate student comprehension of the AR
or SRC books. This type of on-going assessment monitors
student comprehension progress.
F.O.S.S. – Full Option Science Systems
Our science teachers have access to F.O.S.S.-Full Option
Science Systems. FOSS is a supplementary curriculum
offered to our middle school science teachers to enrich
instruction and understanding by our students. The FOSS
modules are designed to engage students in hands activities
in earth, life, physical and inquiry science. Some of the
selections offered are LANDFORMS, MODELS AND DESIGNS,
DIVERSITY OF LIFE, EARTH HISTORY, and a number of other
short course modules. Each FOSS curriculum comes with a
lesson overviews, student handouts, and materials/supplies
necessary to engage the students for up to a six weeks.
High School Programs
Credit Recovery
Credit recovery is a component of district (tier 3) intervention.
Credit recovery may be utilized by a student who has
completed a Carnegie unit course but has failed the course
by receiving a final course grade within the 50-59 numerical
grade range. Credit Recovery is available on all high school
campuses and at the Education Resource Center. The
recovery of the credit may occur by repeating the course
through (1) face to face instruction by a certified teacher or (2)
a computer software program as approved on the district level
(Plato and Ed Options).
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Grade Recovery
Grade recovery is a component of classroom (tier 1) and
school (tier 2) intervention. Grade recovery may be utilized
by a student who is concurrently enrolled in a Carnegie unit
course and is scoring in the 50-59 numerical grade range
during a given marking period. Grade recovery is available
in all high schools and may be delivered through a computer
software program or by a certified teacher with face to face
instruction.
Freshmen Academies
This program allows incoming 9th Graders to have a smooth
transition into the high school process and atmosphere.
Students are placed in a more individualized environment with
a team of highly trained and qualified teachers.
Thinking Maps®
THINKING MAPS® are graphic organizers developed by
Thinking Maps, Inc. and used worldwide. There are eight
Thinking Maps that correspond with fundamental cognitive
processes like context, sequencing and ordering, classifying/
grouping, comparing and contrasting, and analyzing cause
and effect. In Calcasieu Parish, the secondary teachers in all
four core subject areas will be trained in the Thinking Map
strategies by fall 2007.
The Multi-sensory Structured Language Programs goal is to
develop a student’s independent ability to read, write and
understand the language studied. Components of the program
include phonology and phonological awareness, sound-symbol
association, syllable instruction, morphology, syntax and
semantics. Teaching is done using all learning pathways in
the brain (visual/auditory, kinesthetic-tactile) simultaneously
in order to enhance memory and learning. The teaching is
based on continuous assessment of the individuals needs.
The two programs used on the high school level are Language
and Wilson Reading. Both programs are used with dyslexic
students or students who have characteristics of dyslexia.
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader provides the essential practice
component of the reading curriculum. It increases student
motivation to read and provides continuous feedback on
student improvement in comprehension. Students choose
books at their appropriate reading levels and read them at
their own pace. Then the student takes a quiz on the book and
the teacher receives immediate information and feedback on
reading and vocabulary progress of each individual student.
Read 180
READ 180 is used with special education students who are
struggling readers whose reading achievement is below the
proficient level. It is based on a 90-minute instructional model
utilizing small-group rotations. The teacher begins by providing
systematic instruction in reading, writing, and vocabulary to
the whole class for 20 minutes. Then the small groups move
through three rotations for 60 minutes: Read 180 software,
small-group direct instruction, and modeled and independent
reading. Students use the software independently, providing
them with intensive, individualized skills practice. The
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teacher works closely with students in the small-group direct
instruction so that individual needs can be met. Students
build reading comprehension skills through modeled and
independent reading of the READ 180 paperbacks and
audiobooks. The session ends with a 10-minute whole-group
wrap-up by the teacher.
PLATO
PLATO Learning is a software program that keeps high school
students motivated and engaged in learning. It contains
interactive content and assessment in reading and math
and is designed to keep students on track to pass statemandated assessments and graduate. It also provides a
comprehensive credit recovery program. PLATO Learning
consists of comprehensive, technology-driven instruction
designed to provide a flexible, one-on-one learning opportunity
for a diverse set of learners, those at risk, those working at an
accelerated pace, and those in between.
Senior Citizen Program
This program is designed for adults 55 years old or older.
These adults are taught reading, writing, spelling, and
arithmetic skills. The instructors for this program are retired
volunteer teachers recruited by the Adult and Continuing
Education Department.
Adult Basic Education
This program is designed for members of the parish who want
to learn to read and write, learn English as a second language,
or refresh skills once learned. ABE classes consist of grades
kindergarten through eight. Anyone sixteen years of age or
older may register for the ABE classes through the Adult and
Continuing Education Department.
Calcasieu Correctional Center
This program, coordinated by the Adult and Continuing
Education Department, is designed for adults seventeen
years of age and older who are incarcerated at the Calcasieu
Correctional Center for three months to seven years. These
adults are taught Adult Basic Education and G.E.D. skills. The
program receives ongoing support from the Calcasieu Parish
Sheriff’s Department.
Calcasieu T&I Center
Two training centers are located in the school system to
service students from across the parish. College Street
T&I Center and Westlake T&I Center each offer exceptional
industry-based training opportunities. College Street T&I
Center offers programs in Automotive Technology, Carpentry,
Automotive Collision Technology Repair, Computer Electronics,
Drafting, First Responder/EMT Basic, Horticulture, Outdoor
Power Equipment, and Welding. Westlake T&I Center offers
programs in Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Automotive
Collision Technology Repair, Computer Electronics, and
Welding. These centers are part of the Career and Technical
Education Department.
English as a Second Language
This program is designed for anyone in the parish who
lacks English speaking, reading, and communicating skills.
Instruction is given at the Lake Charles Boston Academy, Adult
Education Learning Center, Care Help of Sulphur, McNeese
State University and Trinity Baptist.
GED Program
This program is designed for adults who desire to complete
their high school education. Participants must have reached
their seventeenth birthday before being eligible to take the
G.E.D. test. The program consists of grades nine to twelve
and is coordinated by the Adult and Continuing Education
Department.
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Health Occupations
Washington/Marion Magnet High School is the home base
for one of the system’s the nursing programs. Students come
from Washington/Marion, LaGrange, and Barbe high schools.
Students successfully completing the program receive
industry-based certification as Certified Nursing Assistant.
Sulphur High School also offers nursing. Students who
successfully complete the program are also eligible to receive
Certified Nursing Assistant certification. Sports Medicine
is taught in several high schools. Pharmacy Tech is also
offered in five high schools. At the College Street Career &
Technical Center, students from area schools receive training
and certification in First Responder and EMT Basic. Each of
these programs is part of the Career and Technical Education
Department.
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Construction Zone
The Construction Zone program is a hands-on experience
that introduces construction careers to students. The goal
of the class is for students to find their aptitude for a certain
trade and then pursue training for that career through related
trades and industry classes. The class consists of eighteen
workstations representing different skilled construction
trades including: air conditioning/refrigeration, carpenter,
drywall installer, electrical wiring/electrician, painter, plumber,
residential wiring, telecommunications technician, roofer,
bricklayer, wall covering installer, and welder. Students spend
approximately 10-15 days at each workstation. Work Skills
materials integrated in the course focus on workplace ethics,
work readiness, integration of academics and careers, and
personal money management. The NCCER Core Curriculum is
also incorporated to teach safety and the basic fundamentals
necessary to pursue a career in construction.
Julian Guillory, Aspiring Principal
Industry-Based Certifications
The Career and Technical Education Department offers
a number of courses in which students who successfully
complete the program are eligible for industry-based
certification. Following are the industry-based certifications
available in Calcasieu Parish: ASE/NATEF Automotive
Certification, AWS/SENSE Welding Certification, A+ Computer
Certification, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR Certification,
EMT Basic Certification, First Responder Certification, MOS
Kaufman Attendance Award
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Microsoft Office Certification, and PRO-START restaurant
certification.
Awards & Recognition
Quiz Bowl High School Academic Competition
Calcasieu Principals of the Year
Calcasieu Parish hosts four Quiz Bowl tournaments annually.
The tournaments include Varsity and Junior Varsity teams
from our 12 high schools, along with teams from local private/
parochial schools and teams from surrounding parishes.
An All-District Team of the five highest individual scorers is
honored at the spring meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School
Board.
STEPS
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Senior Technical Education Program at Sowela is an initiative
in which graduating seniors can attend Louisiana Technical
College–Sowela Campus and be awarded postsecondary
credit while still in high school. While students maintain
membership in their home high schools and graduate with
their fellow students, they attend classes all day at Sowela
in their chosen skill area. Upon graduation, the student may
elect to finish her/his program of training or transfer to any
other postsecondary institution. The STEPS project is an
excellent example of secondary/postsecondary articulation
and is managed through the Tech Prep segment of the
Vocational Education Department.
Phyllis Hess - Westwood Elementary;
Margaret Goode - Maplewood Middle;
and Mitch Manuel - Vinton High
Margaret Goode was also named State
Principal of the Year.
Phyllis Hess was State Runner-up.
Calcasieu Teachers of the Year
Tech Prep
Ward 1 Community Park Dedication Ceremonies
Tech Prep is a national initiative in the Career & Technical
Education Department that is directed toward changing the
way instruction is delivered and opening students’ minds to
more possibilities in career paths of technology-related fields.
The Senior Technical Education Program at Sowela (S.T.E.P.S.)
provides an opportunity to seniors in the five-parish area to
get a “head start” in a college curriculum in a dual enrollment
system of high school and college credit. The program is
based at the Louisiana Community & Technical CollegeSowela campus. Over 70 students each year enroll in this
program and advance their career goal.
Darnold Catlon - LeBlanc Middle
Alicia Jones - Westlake High
William Bundy - Oak Park
Elementary.
Women’s Shelter
Brenda Hunter Headstart Ribbon Cutting
Cypress Cove Ribbon Cutting
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This program is designed for abused women who want to
upgrade their basic skills or receive a high school equivalency
diploma. Sponsored by the Adult and Continuing Education
Department, the program receives considerable support from
the Women’s Shelter.
Counselor of the Year
Mitzi Wilkinson - Sulphur High
Jennifer Deason - Maplewood Middle
Kelly Parker - Westwood Elementary
State & National Awards
Students
• William Albrecht, AA Nelson Elementary, Winner 3M Young
Scientist Challenge
• Markasia Anderson, student Ralph Wilson Elementary, Fox
29 Student of the Month
• Jacey Armand, student WW Lewis Middle, 1st place
Economics, Region V Social Studies Fair
• Noah B., student Prien Lake Elementary, 3rd Place, Lake
Charles Fire Prevention
• Division 2
• Tristan Baggett, student WW Lewis Middle, Grand Prize
Winner, Sociology Division I, Region V Social Studies Fair
• Shelby Bailey, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place, Social
Studies Fair
• Barbe High Student Council, 1st Place winner, Food Drive
Competition
• Sheramie Barlow, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Alexa Baumgarten, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place
Academic Category, LACUE Video Contest
• Bell City High FFA, Distinguished Service Citation, Keep
America Beautiful Award
• Jace Benoit, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place, Social
Studies Fair
• Jammie Benoit, student WT Henning Elementary, 5th Place,
OLI Chess Tournament
• Jade Berry, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Zone Boone, Dolby Elementary student, 2nd Place Division
2, Lake Charles Fire Prevention Poster Contest
• Tylor Bradford, student LeBlanc Middle, 2nd place winner,
Futuristic Space Scene 2-D Art Competition
• Kyra Broussard, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place
Academic Category, LACUE Video Contest
• Erin Bryson, student Sulphur High, 1st Place for 10th Grade
Fiction, Young Authors Contest
• Hannah Bruce, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place,
Science Fair
• Timothy Burton, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place,
Science Fair
• Baleigh Bussell, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Ciara Bussell, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Amiya Butler, student Ralph Wilson Elementary, Kiwanis
Golden Rule Award
• Haley Campbell, student WW Lewis Middle, 1st place
Economics, Region V Social Studies Fair
• Donavan Chasson, student Cypress Cove Elementary, 1st
place Apprentice Division, Braille Challenge
• Zen Chila, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place
Academic Category, LACUE Video Contest
• Liegha Clark, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Calli Comeaux, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place
Academic Category, LACUE Video Contest
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Julie Dallas, Art Educator of Year
Middle Career Discovery Day 2011
Cindi Creel and Feed the Children Initiative
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• Kassidy Conrad, Westlake High Student, 4th Place Job
Interview, Future Business Leaders of America Conference
• Cole Cormier, student Frasch Elementary, 1st Place,
Science Fair
• Cheyenne Creel, student Frasch Elementary, 3rd Place,
Science Fair
• Lexie Cryer, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Gabbi Damian, Westlake High student, 10th Place
Accounting II, Future Business Leaders of America
Conference
• Kathryne Darby, student Frasch Elementary, 3rd Place,
Social Studies Fair
• Gabriel Davis, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place,
Science Fair
• Michael Desselle, student Frasch Elementary, 1st Place,
Social Studies Fair
• Haden DeVilbiss, student TS Cooley Elementary, 3rd Place
3rd-5th Grade Category, OLI Chess Tournament
• Chris Dickerson, Westlake High student, 9th Place
Emerging Business Issues, Future Business Leaders of
America Conference
• Dani Donovan, student Frasch Elementary, 1st Place,
Social Studies Fair
• David Douglas, Washington-Marion Magnet High student,
First Place, Poetry Out Loud State Competition
• Camille Dugas, Dolby Elementary student, 1st Place
Division 2, Lake Charles Fire Prevention Poster Contest
• Alex Duhon, student Sulphur High, Accounting I, Future
Business Leaders of America National Leadership
Conference
• Colby Duhon, student Sam Houston High, 1st place
Entrepreneurship and Banking and Financial Systems,
Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership
Conference
• Sydni Dupre, student Frasch Elementary, 1st Place, Science
Fair
• Nicholas Ebarb, student Frasch Elementary, Best of Show,
Science Fair
• Luciana Edwards, student Washington-Marion Magnet, 1st
place in the Team Division, Science Fair
• Garrett Erbelding, student WW Lewis Middle, 1st place
Geography Division II, Region V Social Studies Fair
• Dajia F., JJ Johnson Elementary, Lake Charles Fire
Prevention Division 1, 1st Place
• Sydney Fontenot, student Sam Houston High, Desktop
Publishing and Economics, Future Business Leaders of
America National Leadership Conference
• Ramon Foye, student DeQuincy High, Auto Service
Technology winner, Louisiana Skills USA
• Conner Galley, Sulphur High School, Grand Champion
Market Steer, Louisiana State Fair
• Katlyn Gardner, student TH Watkins Elementary, 1st place,
Dancing Classrooms Art Contest
• Ashlyn Gibson, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Wendy Gillet, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Cecile Girard, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place
Academic Category, LACUE Video Contest
Lake Charles-Boston Academy Mock Trial Team
undefeated in Regional and State
Judge David Painter, representing the Louisiana
Law Foundation, receives award for support of LCBA
Law Studies courtroom funding and Mock Trial
competition.
• Trey Gregory, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place 3rd5th grade Category, OLI Chess Tournament
• Kylie Gremillion, student Frasch Elementary, 3rd Place,
Science Fair
• Maddie Guillory, student Frasch Elementary, 3rd Place,
Social Studies Fair
• Willow Guillory, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place,
Social Studies Fair
• Julianna Hair, student Frasch Elementary, 3rd Place, Social
Studies Fair
• Chace Hanks, student Sam Houston High, 1st place
Entrepreneurship, Future Business Leaders of America
National Leadership Conference
• Teri Hudson, student TH Watkins Elementary, 1st place,
Dancing Classrooms Art Contest
• Dakota Hutchinson, LeBlanc Middle student, 8th Place
Spelling Bee, National Jr. Beta Convention
• Tyler Hutchinson, student Sulphur High, Technology
Concepts, FBLA National Leadership Conference
• Kassie Hyatt, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Emily Ingalls, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Hannah Ingalls, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Sierra Jackson, student LaGrange High, Bill Gates
Scholarship Award
• Selena Jasmine, student JJ Johnson Elementary, 1st Place,
Dancing Classrooms Essay Contest
• Alexis Kelton, Sulphur High School, Reserve Grand
Champion Steer, Louisiana State Fair
• Haden Lafleur, student WW Lewis Middle, Grand Prize
winner, Geography Division II, Region V Social Studies Fair
• Brandy Laughlin, student Frasch Elementary, 1st Place,
Science Fair
• Marlee LaMaire, student Frasch Elementary, Best of Show,
Social Studies Fair
• Jace Leblanc, student WW Lewis Middle, 1st place
Sociology Division I, Region V Social Studies Fair
• Kamryn Leblanc, student TH Watkins Elementary, 1st
place, Dancing Classrooms Art Contest
• Aidan Lee, student TS Cooley Elementary, 3rd place K-2nd
Grade Category, OLI Chess Tournament
• Zoe Long, student TS Cooley Elementary, 2nd place 3rd-5th
Grade Category, OLI Chess Tournament
• Dustin Louviere, Sulphur High student, Third Place,
Louisiana ProStart® Student Culinary Competition
• Antonia Lubrano, student St. John Elementary, 3rd place for
his fiction story, Young Authors State Competition
• Desmond Lueck, Sulphur High student, Third Place,
Louisiana ProStart® Student Culinary Competition
• Alexis Lyons, student DeQuincy High, won District in the
Voice of Democracy contest
• Laura Maddox, Sulphur High student, Third Place, Louisiana
ProStart® Student Culinary Competition
• Mackey Martarona, Sulphur High student, 2nd Place MixedMedia, State Officers Convention
• Keithlyn McClelland, student JJ Johnson Elementary, 1st
Place, Dancing Classrooms Essay Contest
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T. H. Watkins Elementary participated in the Free to
Breathe walk to support student Anthony Pitre in his
battle with lung cancer.
Colby Bertrand, Gillis; Bailey Jo Bilodeau, Westwood;
Kinley Daigle, A.A. Nelson; David Duhon II, T.S.
Cooley; Ce’Cile Girard, T.S. Cooley
Zanner-Bloser State Handwriting Contest Winners
May 2011
Diahn Landry, Barbe High; Rachal Gay Talbot, J.I.
Watson; Sue Edwards, John F. Kennedy
Support Persons of the Year
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• Sarah Medwick, student Frasch Elementary, 1st Place,
Science Fair
• Emily Meek, Westlake High student, 10th Place Hospitality
Management, Future Business Leaders of America
Conference
• Princess Milligan, student Washington-Marion Magnet, 2nd
place in Plant Science Division, Science Fair
• Heather Mitcham, student St. John Elementary, 3rd Place
Photo Contest, LATI Summer Institute
• Kimberly Moseley, Westlake High student, 1st Place Digital
Video Production, Future Business Leaders of America
Conference
• Kane Moss, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place
Academic Category, LACUE Video Contest
• Kati Murphy, Bell City High student, published a book title,
My Chocolate Chip
• Logan Nettles, student St. John Elementary, 1st place for
his fiction story, Young Authors State Competition
• Meagan Norwood, Starks High student, State Basketball
Championship
• Laci Oakman, Sulphur High student, Third Place, Louisiana
ProStart® Student Culinary Competition
• Ja’myra P., JD Clifton Elementary, Lake Charles Fire
Prevention Division 1, 2nd Place
• Phillip Partin, student Sam Houston High, 1st place
Entrepreneurship, Future Business Leaders of America
National Leadership Conference
• Austin Peavy, student Barbe High, Best of Fair and 1st
place in Computer Division, Science Fair
• Isabella Pence, student EK Key Elementary, Kiwanis Golden
Rule Award
• Christopher Perry, student Frasch Elementary, 1st Place,
Social Studies Fair
• Princess Pete, student LaGrange High, Bill Gates
Millennium scholarship
• Keaton Pilcher, Westlake High student, 9th Place Emerging
Business Issues, Future Business Leaders of America
Conference
• Kelseigh Ramirez, student RW Vincent Elementary, Fox 29
Student of the Month
• Shannon Reed, student JJ Johnson Elementary, 2nd Place,
Dancing Classrooms Essay Contest
• Kathryn Reeser, Westlake High student, 8th Place
Hospitality Management, Future Business Leaders of
America Conference
• Max Reeser, Westlake High student, 9th Place Emerging
Business Issues, Future Business Leaders of America
Conference
• Tre’ Nichollas Rideaux, student LaGrange High, 3rd Place,
2011 Ford/AAA Louisiana State Competition
• Caleb Robinson, Dolby Elementary student, 2nd Place
Division 2, Lake Charles Fire Prevention Poster Contest
• Carly Ryder, Westlake High student, 1st Place Digital
Video Production, Future Business Leaders of America
Conference
• Payton Savoy, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place,
Science Fair
• Sadie Seilhan, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place,
Social Studies Fair
Reach Class Visit
Frasch Elementary Regional Science Fair Winners
• Emily Smith, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place
Academic Category, LACUE Video Contest
• Cale Stine, student Frasch Elementary, 1st Place, Science
Fair
• Hailey Stroderd, student Frasch Elementary, 3rd Place,
Science Fair
• Lauren Sylves, Sulphur High student, 3rd Place Crocheting,
State Officers Convention
• Brian Paul Thomas, student LaGrange High, 3rd Place,
2011 Ford/AAA Louisiana State Competition
• Jasmine Thomas, JD Clifton Elementary student, Top
Winner Bookmark Contest, Literacy Council of SWLA
• Hailee Thompson, student Sam Houston High, Desktop
Publishing, FBLA National Leadership Conference
• Alexandra Townsley, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st
place Academic Category, LACUE Video Contest
• Don Trahan, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd place, Junior
League Art Competition
• Bryce Tramonte, Sulphur High student, 3rd Place Individual
Special Talent, State Officers Convention
• Brooke Tyree, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place,
Science Fair
• Olivia Vaussine, student Frasch Elementary, 3rd Place,
Science Fair
• James Vincent, student DeQuincy High, Automotive Service
Technology winner, Louisiana Skills USA
• Josh Vincent, student Frasch Elementary, 2nd Place,
Science Fair
• Andrew Wang, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place
3rd-5th grade category, OLI Chess Tournament
• Greg Ware, student Sam Houston High, 1st place Business
Procedures and Banking and Financial Systems, Future
Business Leaders of America National Leadership
Conference
• Stephen Webb, student Washington-Marion Magnet, 1st
place in Environmental Science Division, Science Fair
• Emily Weidner, student Sulphur High, 2nd in Varsity
Division, Braille Challenge
• Andrew Yen, student TS Cooley Elementary, 1st place K-2nd
Category, OLI Chess Tournament
• The Lake Charles-Boston Academy of Learning TV studio
was spotlighted in a chapter on news sets in Television
Production and Broadcast Journalism by Phillip Harris.
• Under the direction of Orlando Calderon, the Barbe
High School Band competed in the Heritage Festival
Competition in St. Louis. Awards Received: Maestro Award,
selected from all students competing: Taylor Morgan,
Outstanding Jazz Soloist; Symphonic Band, Gold; Honors
Band, Gold; Combined Band, Gold; Jazz Band, Gold;
Ensemble, Gold; Sweepstakes Trophy for Gold Rating by all
performing ensembles; Adjudicator’s Award for outstanding
performance, 3rd hour band; Adjudicator’s Award for
outstanding performance, combined band; Certificate of
Excellence with an invitation to the 2012 Festival of Gold:
Invited to play in the Great Hall of Los Angeles and Chicago.
• Third place winners at the Louisiana Restaurant
Association Education Foundation state ProStart®
Student Competition winners were, from Sulphur High,
Dustin Louviere, Desmond Lueck, Laura Maddox,and Laci
Oakman. Each student received scholarships in the amount
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of $10,000 from Le Cordon Bleu, $5,000 from the New
England Culinary Institute, $1,000 from the Louisiana
Culinary Institute, $500 from Johnson & Wales and $150
from the Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism
at UNO. The instructor is Cassady Hickingbottom.
• M.J. Kaufman Elementary will be recognized at the
Panasonic National School Change Awards Ceremony in
New York. This is the only award of its type in the nation
because it rewards significant school change. Out of 779
nominations, the school was one of 20 finalists. This
recognition program is sponsored by The United States
Department of Education and the Panasonic National
School Change Awards Institute. Award presenters are Arne
Duncan and other national figures. Karen Williams is the
principal.
• David Douglas of Washington-Marion Magnet High won first
place in the Poetry Out Loud State competition. He is on his
way to the Poetry Out Loud National finals for the State of
Louisiana.
• Sulphur High Beta Club won the first ever State Officer’s
Service Project of the Year Award at the state convention.
The project was a video addressing internet safety with
young children. Producing the video were club members
John Hogg, Shaylee Thibodeaux, Dayln Roberts, Mikaela
Hagar, Hannah Underwood and Jacob Hogg.
• The Westlake High School Future Business Leaders of
America first place winners at the FBLA State Conference
were Rysa Wing, Kimberly Moseley, and Carly Ryder, Digital
Video Production and Rysa Wing, Public Speaking I.
• Donavan Chasson, a 2nd grader at Cypress Cove
Elementary School recently received an invitation to
compete in the National Braille Challenge in late June.
More than 850 students competed nationally, but only
60 were chosen for the final round in Los Angeles. His
score was one of the top 12 in the nation and he is the
only competitor from Louisiana. Emily Weidner, a Sulphur
High School senior, placed 2nd in the Varsity Division state
competition.
• Cody Cooke’s SPARK essay was chosen as one of only
three honorable mentions for grade 5 in the National World
War 2 Museum’s annual essay contest. The topic was “Why
Should We Remember Pearl Harbor?” Over 1,000 entries
were received from 45 states. Only one winner and three
honorable mentions were chosen for each grade. Cody is a
student at Maplewood Middle School and attends SPARK
classes at R.W. Vincent Elementary.
• The T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet K-2 chess team won
the state championship in the Louisiana Scholastic Chess
Championship in New Orleans. Andrew Wang won state 1st
place in the K-2 division and Andrew Yen placed 9th. The
K-6 team tied for state 3rd place with Jason Dong winning
5th place. Members of the team are Andrew Wang, Andrew
Yen, Jackson Serice, Jason Dong, Kendall Simien, Jack
Dietz, Jaden Rideau, Kaylynn Hebert, and Trey Gregory.
• The S.J. Welsh Middle School Golf Team recently won
the inaugural USSSA Junior High State Championship
tournament held in early May at Les Vieux Chenes golf
course in Youngsville.
• Erin Bryson, a sophomore at Sulphur High, won first place
in the state for 10th grade fiction in the Young Authors
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contest sponsored by the Calcasieu Parish Reading Council
and the Louisiana Reading Association.
• Tristyn Pippin, a sixth grade SPARK student at W. W.
Lewis Middle, won 1st place out of a field of 1,300 in the
annual language arts contest sponsored by Alcoa and the
Louisiana Environmental Education Commission. She will
receive $200 at a reception to be held at the Governor’s
Mansion in Baton Rouge. Her work will be featured in the
2012 Calendar published by the Commission and she will
be featured on a billboard in our area.
• Dolby Elementary won first place in the Study Island display
contest and will receive $1,000.
• Tracy Cudd, Sam Houston High, was selected by Louisiana
DECA to receive a scholarship to attend the Chapter Advisor
Summer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina at Johnson &
Wales University Charlotte Campus in late June.
• Noah Trahan, S.J. Welsh Middle School 8th grader, was
selected in a national competition to have his painting
published in a book of student artwork.
• Sulphur High 9th Grade social studies fair state winners
are Jackie Wade 2nd Place in Anthropology “Christmas
Traditions”and Phoebe and Noah Fincher 2nd Place in
Economics “I Want a Credit Card or Do I?”
• Lake Charles-Boston Academy of Learning Digital Media/
Web Design students who received multiple industry-based
certifications from the were: Austin Peavy, Barbe High, four
certifications - Visual Communication using Photoshop
CS4, Web Communication using Dreamweaver CS4, Rich
Media Communication using Flash CS4, and CIW (Certified
Internet Webmaster) Associate. Three certifications as an
Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Communication using
Photoshop CS4, Web Communication using Dreamweaver
CS4, Rich Media Communication using Flash CS4 were
earned by Ashlyn Durio, Sam Houston; John Michael
Broussard, Barbe; Martin Montano, Barbe; Taylor Kaough,
Barbe; Brandon Hawkins, Barbe; and Andreu LaFleur,
Sulphur. Two certifications as an Adobe Certified Associate
with Visual Communication using Photoshop CS4 and Web
Communication using Dreamweaver CS4 were earned by
Dalyn Roberts, Sulphur and Joel Jacob, LaGrange.
• Thirty two Sam Houston High students received CTE
industry-based certification diploma endorsements:
Commercial Art, Kelsey Rousseau; Graphic Arts, Ashlyn
Durio; Administrative Support, Jarren Corrner, Justin
Dufrene, Sydney Fontenot, Morgan Granger, Joey Green,
Nicole Harmon, Blaine Hodges, Ethan Howard, Kourtney
Kennedy, Stephanie Klasen, Dylan McCoy, Bianca Monroe,
Phillip Partin, Morgan Pourteau, Clayton Price, Jason
Richards, Billy Sommers, Jaci Spell, Chance Terrell, Brittany
Verrett, Cody White; Management of Family Resources,
Hayley Richards; Nutrition and Food, Stephanie Abshire;
Marketing and Sales Management, Carrie Glynn, Amanda
Northcutt, Jordy Stanley, Taylor Hooper, Thomas Hebert,
Adrienne Fults, Tanner Hillman.
• The following Sam Houston High students received MOS
Word Specialist certification: Tiffany Allen, Anderson Evan,
Scarlett Ange, Leah Beard, Austin Bordelon, Kylie Bostick,
Chase Broussard, Lauren Bullard, Abby Buxton, Jacob
Chisolm, Nicole Clark, Baylee Corbello, Ashton Cowart,
Madison Edwards, Kayla Fruge, Mallory Gauthreaux, Katy
Geymann, Kade Gilbert, Carrie Gormanous, Allison Guillory,
Chace Hanks, Megan Hebert, Sabrina Heffron, Sylvia
Hurst, Jordan Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Blake Juranka, Collin
Kober, Mark Kulhthau, Victoria Lantz, Kaitlyn LeBlanc,
Lauren Long, Emily McGee, Breanna McPherson, Brooke
McPherson, Tara Mitchell, Kailey Molitor, Ty Newcomb,
Shaina Nunez, Carly Peet, Eric Perry, Amber Petry, Lance
Quebodeaux, Amberly Richard, Hayley Richards, Shelby
Richard, Andrew Smith, Hannah Smith, Kimberly Soileau,
Kaycie Sonnier, Darby Spillane, Elise Thibodeaux, Tommy
Thrasher, Taylor Tullos, Denver Weaver, Garrett Perry,
Karley Shuff, Laken Snider, Avner Thibodeaux, Dustin
Thomas, Jade Turner, Alex Vincent, Simon Westergren,
Cody White, Kara Witsman, Ashlyn Young. The following
student received MOS Excel Specialist certification:
Zachary Koppenhagen. The following students received
MOS Word and Excel Specialist certification: Reece Baker,
Alexandrea Broussard, Lindsey Caldwell, Adam Chase, Brett
Chase, Casen Courville, Blaire Davis, Landon Deville, Alli
Fields, Marcus Fontenot, Rhiannon Gibson, Hayley Golighly,
Devin Gotte, Alexis Guidry, Jack Hall, Jade Higginbotham,
Kelsi Horton, Alexis Howard, Coye Huber, Nicole Hudson,
Chandler Jones, Charles Jones, Jason Leber, Jaime
McGruder, Chris Milanowski, Rosemary Prejean, Darian
Smith, Aaron Weaver. The following student received MOS
Word and PowerPoint Specialist certification: Tommy
Thrasher.
• Sam Houston High School had 10 students enrolled
in desktop publishing to certify as an Adobe Certified
Associate in Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop
CS4. They are Ashton Cowart, Connor Thompson, Hailee
Thompson, Mark Kuhlthau, Clayton Price, Jaci Spell,
Kaitlynn LeBlanc, Kenny Smith, Simon Westergren, and
Cody White.
• Barbe High School Computer Technology Literacy students
passing the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)
Exam, which consists of exams in Computer Fundamentals,
Key Applications, and Living Online, include Hammad
Akram, Amy Boyett, Haley, Bryan, Alexsa Ceasar, Jakena
Celestine, Faizan Chaudhry, Tavius Clark, Brodde Corley,
Trevor Dang, Ashley Dempsey, James Doucet, Anna Eaglin,
Fischer Evers, Katrina Fontenot, Jametra Frank, Katreanna
Frields, Tarez Giles, Zachary Gradney, Brittany Hardy,
Brianna Hayes, Kaila Hebert, Landon Hermann, Austin
Huffman, Mia Jackson, Tramia Joseph, Alexandra Kiritis,
Anthony LaFleur, Nicholas Landry, Christopher Langley,
Kati Latta, Nicholas Mayeux, Austin Miller, Allison Mueller,
Maury Newman, Darin Padilla, Jerie Pedescleaux, Cody
Reed, Grant Robideaux, Myranda Romero, Graham Ryder,
Kaylon Sampson, Keagan Shell, Kaylon Sampson, Deandre
Taylor, Matthew Trahan, Dao Tran, Sarah Traske, and Austin
Woods.
Employees
• Mary Baker, SJ Welsh Middle, FBLA-PBL Advisor Wall of
Fame
• Davelyn Harris-Baylor, Warehouse Department, Lake
Charles Rotary Club Employee Support of the Year Award
• Kristi Bult, Maplewood Middle, Teacher of the Year, LACUE
• William Bundy, Oak Park Elementary, Teacher of the Year
Award
• William Bundy, Oak Park Elementary, KPLC Class Act Award
• Calcasieu Parish School System, Best Graduation Rate in
Louisiana’s Largest School Districts
• Darnold Catlon, Drost Special School, Teacher of the Year
Award
• Carolyn Thomas-Clark, Reynaud Middle School, University
of Virginia School Turnaround Leader Award
• Dolby Elementary, 1st Place in the Study Island Display
Contest
• Chris Fontenot, Principal FK White Middle, 2011 Regional
Principal of the Year Award
• Donald Fontenot, Special Services Pupil Appraisal
Department, Louisiana Educational Diagnostician of the
Year Award
• Elaine Foux, Bus Driver Barbe High School, Lake Charles
Rotary Club Employee Support of the Year Award
• Beth Fraser, Barbe High principal, Trophy for largest amount
donated to Free to Breathe Walk/Run for Lung Cancer
• Margaret Goode, Principal Maplewood Middle, 2010
Regional Principal of the Year Award
• Denise Guillory, Teacher Aide Ray D. Molo Middle, Lake
Charles Rotary Club Support Employee of the Year Award
• Julian Guillory, SJ Welsh Middle School, Aspiring Principal
Scholarship Award
• Phyllis Hess, Principal Westwood Elementary, 2010
Regional Principal of the Year Award
• Sandy Hill, Barbe High School, Louisiana High School
Student Council Advisor of the Year Award
• Helena Jackson, Custodial Lake Charles Boston Academy,
Lake Charles Rotary Club Support Employee of the Year
Award
• Alicia Jones, Westlake High, Teacher of the Year Award
• Malachiah K., Dolby Elementary, Lake Charles Fire
Prevention Division 2, 1st Place
• Angela Kiser, Moss Bluff Elementary, National Board
Certification
• LaGrange High School NJROTC, Unit Achievement Award
• LaGrange High School Speech and Drama Team, Grand
Prize winner in video contest for Renaissance Learning
• Lake Charles Boston Academy of Learning, Certified Cisco
Networking Academy
• Diane Lantz, Secretary St. John Elementary, Lake Charles
Rotary Club Employee Support of the Year Award
• LeBleu Settlement Elementary, High-Performing, HighPoverty School
• Mitch Manuel, Principal Vinton High, 2010 Principal of the
Year Award
• Kathryn Matte, Sulphur High, Elected Chairperson, 20102011 State Student Board, Louisiana Thespian Society
• Ginger Matthews, Food Services Department, Lake Charles
Rotary Club Support Employee of the Year Award
• Ruthie Paris, Moss Bluff Elementary, National Board
Certification
• Pearl Watson Elementary, High-Performing, High-Poverty
School
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• Stephen Richard, Hardware Technician Technology
Department, Lake Charles Rotary Club Employee Support
of the Year Award
• Kathie Rose, TH Watkins Elementary, Educator of the Year,
LACUE
• Kate Ryder, LeBleu Settlement Elementary, Teacher of the
Year, LACUE
• Shirley St. Angelo, Secretary Pupil Appraisal Department,
Lake Charles Rotary Club Employee Support of the Year
Award
• Sam Houston High Lady Broncos, won State Softball
Tournament in their Division
• S.J. Welsh Middle, Golf Team, won the inaugural USSSA
Junior High State Championship tournament
• S.J. Welsh Middle, Health and Physical Education
Department, recognized at 76th Annual LAPHERD
Convention
• Sam Houston High School, Outstanding Achievement,
Recycling Award form Amerimex Recycling, LLC
• Wayne Savoy, Superintendent of Schools, Selected for
LADOE Advisory Committee
• Jacqueline Smith, Principal AA Nelson Elementary, 2011
Regional Principal of the Year Award
• Loree Smith, Federal Programs Department, NNPS Award
• Sulphur High Beta Club, State Officers Service Project of
the Year Award
• WW Lewis Middle, recognized for maintaining 50 years of
continuous accreditation from the SACS CASI
• LaJoyce Washington, Route Supervisor Transportation
Department, Lake Charles Rotary Club Support Employee
of the Year Award
• Washington-Marion JROTC, 1st Place Regulation Drill, Cane
River Classic Drill Meet
• Western Heights Elementary, High-Performing, High-Poverty
school
• Carla Williams, Moss Bluff Elementary, Leader of the Year,
LACUE
• Betty Woods, Special Services Ralph Wilson Elementary,
Lake Charles Rotary Club Employee Support of the Year
Award
• Helen Curol, Librarian Consultant, was selected as 2nd Vice
President of the Louisiana Library Association Services.
• Sandy Hill, teacher at Barbe High School and Executive
Student Council Sponsor, was selected as Louisiana High
School Student Council Advisor of the Year.
• Mary Baker, FBLA Advisor and IBCA teacher at S. J. Welsh
Middle School has been named to the FBLA-PBL Adviser
Wall of Fame. This recognition is given to FBLA Advisers
who have given over 20 years of untiring effort, dedication,
significant contribution, and support in the development
of students planning careers in business. Baker has been
an FBLA Adviser for 35 years and presently serves on the
Louisiana FBLA State Committee. Her name is engraved
on the Adviser Wall of Fame at the FBLA national center in
Reston, Virginia.
• Techology Showcase visits were held at DeQuincy
Elementary, DeQuincy Middle, Frasch Elementary,
LaGrange High, T. S. Cooley Elementary and Barbe
Elementary.
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State & National Presentations
• Tararra Babaz, TS Cooley Elementary, Flipping Out with
PBS,TNT Conference
• Calcasieu Parish School System, Presenter for the Super
Summer Institute
• Calcasieu Parish School System, Hosted College Boardsponsored Pre-Advanced Placement Workshops
• Lydia McGee, TS Cooley Elementary, Flipping Out with PBS,
TNT Conference
• Kristen Orndoff, TS Cooley Elementary, Flipping Out with
PBS, TNT Conference
• Julie Ortego, TH Watkins Elementary, Making Math
Meaningful, CPSB Fall Mini-Conference
• Trudy Phelps, Dolby Elementary, Promethean Interactive
Learning-A great Start Ensures a Successful Finish, TNT
Conference
• Kacie Pugh, TH Watkins Elementary, Making Math
Meaningful, CPSB Fall Mini-Conference
• Kathie Rose, TH Watkins Elementary, Presented at
the International Society of Technology in Education
Conference
• Kathie Rose, TH Watkins Elementary, Making Math
Meaningful, CPSB Fall Mini-Conference
• Sheryl Piper – Early Childhood Director – Family and Youth
Planning Board
• Sheryl Piper – Early Childhood Director - 8(g) Advisory
Committee
• Patricia Reder – Early Childhood Department - LAECA
Conference,
• Alexandria, LA - “Technology in the Early Childhood
Classrooms”
• Patricia Reder – Early Childhood Department LAECA Board
Member/District 7 Co-Chair and Exhibits Coordinator for
the LAECA October 2011 Conference
• Vanessa Davis and Stacy Dellafosse –Early Childhood
Department –Louisiana Department of Education
Conference, Baton Rouge, LA – “Collaborative Partners:
Blending the Inclusive Early Childhood Environment”
Grants
State/National
• Stephanie Anderson, Pearl Watson Elementary, QSM Grant
• Amy Andrews, Ralph Wilson Elementary, Rack Room Shoe
Store Grant
• Amy Andrews, Ralph Wilson Elementary, Drew Grant
Recipient
• Pam Barbry, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Bell City High School, Learn & Serve Grant, Louisiana Learn
& Serve Commission
• Penni Bourgeois, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Catina Ceasar, LeBleu Settlement Elementary, Geometric
Shapes Grant
• Dr. Lorèque Colimon, LaGrange High, National Endowment
for the Humanities Grant
• College Oaks Elementary, Auntie Anne Grant, First Book
Marketplace
• Linda Daigle, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Diane Dalovisio, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Elizabeth Douglas, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Connie Duffy, WW Lewis Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Linda Dunham, DeQuincy Elementary, Drew Grant Recipient
• Leah Fordham, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Diana Fultz, Vinton Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Julie Guthrie, Moss Bluff Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Karen Hardy, TH Watkins Elementary, Drew Grant Recipient
• Alison Hebert, Maplewood Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Pam Helms, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Barbara Johns, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Terri Johnson, DeQuincy Elementary, Drew Grant Recipient
• Sara Jolie, Sam Houston High, Drew Grant Recipient
• Shiv Kumar, LaGrange High, Mathematics with IPods
• Lynn LaFleur, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• LeBlanc Middle School, LASIG and EEF Grants
• Kathleen Leneck, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Carmen Manuel, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Marlise McCarthy, Combre-Fondel Elementary, QSM Grant
• Dana McGee, AA Nelson Elementary, QSM Grant
• Drew Mills, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Leslie Mire, Maplewood Middle, QSM Grant
• Cottie Mouton, Dolby Elementary, QSM Grant
• Cottie Mouton, Dolby Elementary, Expressing Math with
Livescribe
• Oak Park Elementary Kindergarten Teachers, Target Grant
• Holly Orr, Ralph Wilson Elementary, QSM Grant
• Peggy Paige, Vinton Middle, $2000 Grant, Dollar General
Literacy Foundation
• Linda Patrick, Vinton Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Jo Frank-Payne, Henry Heights Elementary, QSM Grant
• Lisa Perdue, FK White Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Trudy Phelps, Dolby Elementary, Rigor, Rubrics & the Model
Classroom
• Laura Phenice, RW Vincent Elementary, Making Every
Second Count
• Chel Pinder, Starks High, Drew Grant Recipient
• Dawn Rainwater, DeQuincy Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Mica Reinsch, JI Watson Middle, Enhancing Numeracy with
Centers
• Daphne Richard, Pearl Watson Elementary, QSM Grant
• Lauren Rodriguez, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
The LaGrange High School Speech and
Drama team recently participated in a video
contest for Renaissance Learning and was a
Grand Prize winner in a nationwide contest.
The team won an interactive white board with
a value of over $850.00.
• Kathie Rose, TH Watkins Elementary, QSM Grant
• Kate Ryder, LeBleu Settlement Elementary, Students Learn
Math How they want Grant
• Wayne Smith, AA Nelson Elementary, The Power of Two
• Ashley Taylor, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Twanna Thibodeaux, SJ Welsh Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Patricia Thomas, JD Clifton Elementary, $500 CAE Apple
Grant
• Kristi Tyree, Sulphur High, Drew Grant Recipient
• Shelia Ward, Pearl Watson Elementary, QSM Grant
• Julie White, DeQuincy Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Theresa White, WT Henning Elementary, QSM Grant
• Paige Williams, WW Lewis Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Laurie Worsham, LeBlanc Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Vinton Middle School, Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Back to School Grant
• Pam Yellott, DeQuincy Middle, Drew Grant Recipient
• Kate Ryder, LeBleu Settlement Elementary - QSM - $750
• Jacqueline Smith, Nelson Elementary - AT&T - $40,000.00
• Jacqueline Smith, Nelson Elementary - Community Coffee
Grant - 3 Computers and $1,150.00
• Christine Watzlavik, Vincent Settlement Elementary - Drew
Grant/Technoliteracy: Classroom Literacy Enhanced by
Interactive Technology - $7,381.50
• Jeanette Webre, College Oaks Elementary - Drew Grant -“Careers Alive” - $5,991.90
• Tisha Whittington, Iowa High - QSM - $750.00
• The Southwest Louisiana Teachers of Mathematics
(SWLTM) awarded competitive classroom grants to Laura
Phenice, R.W. Vincent, Catina Ceasar and Kate Ryder,
LeBleu Settlement; Cottie Mouton and Trudy Phelps, Dolby
Elementary; Shiv Kumar, LaGrange High, and Wayne Smith,
Nelson Elementary.
• Dr. Lorèque Colimon, French teacher at LaGrange High
School, has been awarded a National Endowment for
the Humanities grant to study totalitarianism during the
summer. Colimon will spend six weeks at Bard college
in Annadale-on-Hudson, New York studying The Political
Theory of Hanah Arendt: The Problem of Evil and the origins
of Totalitarianism.
During a recent school bus accident in front
of the Lake Charles Boston Academy of
Learning, two EMT/First responder students
taking coursework at the academy assisted
injured students, along with the instructor, at
the scene of the accident.
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Budgeted Local Grants
AT&T HHEIGHTS/NELSON.......................................... $80,000.00
DREW ESTATE EVEN.................................................$279,276.35
DREW ESTATE ODD.....................................................$61,978.03
LOCAL TOTALS.......................................................... $421,254.38
Budgeted State Grants
LA4/STARTING PTS ST PREK...............................$3,089,628.94
8G STUDENT ENHANCEMENT..................................$558,157.00
8G HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN.....................................$49,428.57
8G STARS.................................................................. $100,000.00
8G ENFA...................................................................... $80,486.00
8G ELFA.................................................................... $241,458.00
ENFA-STATE................................................................ $85,000.00
ELFA STATE............................................................... $344,316.00
ELFA STATE ACADEMY PRESEN....................................$1,500.00
WALLACE FOUNDATION..............................................$15,000.00
VANDERBILT ASSESSMENT..........................................$5,000.00
CHILD TRUST FUND....................................................$15,000.00
K-8 ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT...................................$140,034.76
LA TURNAROUND SPEC PROGRA.................................$5,000.00
SCHOOLWIDE POSITIVE BEHAV................................. $54,457.79
CTE ABC PILOT PROJECT............................................$23,050.00
AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM EXPANS..............................$24,000.00
REGION V-STATE 1801-8160.....................................$20,675.00
REGION V H/S REDESIGN.............................................$6,265.00
REGION V 8G LOCAL TCH QLT......................................$2,000.00
STATE TOTALS........................................................ $4,860,457.06
Budgeted Federal Grants
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION......................................... $393,239.00
ADULT BASIC ED..........................................................$16,914.80
ADULT BASIC EDUC 0708......................................... $155,757.00
IDEA PART B.......................................................... $9,315,230.00
IDEA PART B ARRA................................................ $8,374,036.00
IDEA PRESCHOOL.................................................... $196,289.00
IDEA PRESCHOOL ARRA.......................................... $276,185.00
LA ASSISTIVE TECH INITIAT..................................... $230,000.00
SPEC ED LA STATE IMPROVEM..................................$76,428.00
ST FISCL STABIL FNDS SFSF................................ $4,487,863.00
HOMELESS EDUC DISASTER................................... $216,220.25
HEADSTART FEDERAL GRANT...............................$3,627,376.00
Drew Estate Recipients
DeQuincy Elem.............................................................. $3,078.45
DeQuincy Elem..............................................................$5,186.87
DeQuincy Mid................................................................ $7,288.00
DeQuincy Mid................................................................ $7,048.37
DeQuincy Mid................................................................ $7,042.34
LeBlanc............................................................................ $6,288.4
Lewis, WW.....................................................................$6,591.93
Lewis, WW....................................................................... $6,222.9
Maplewood....................................................................$6,599.00
Moss Bluff.....................................................................$5,636.82
Sam Houston.................................................................$4,341.15
Starks............................................................................. $7,495.50
Sulphur.......................................................................... $6,690.70
Vinton............................................................................. $7,180.32
Vinton............................................................................. $7,002.15
Watkins, TH...................................................................$3,492.62
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $6,971.33
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HEAD START STIMULUS 0910................................ $232,958.00
LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA.....................................$15,242.00
TRANSITION TO TEACHING.......................................$704,037.38
STRIVING READERS PROGRAM................................ $62,384.00
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRA.............................$89,131.24
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT...............................$138,547.00
JOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADS.................................... $13,537.00
JAG/EDUC RESOURCE CTR....................................... $36,463.00
LA 4 PREK.............................................................. $1,862,630.06
JAG CAREER & TECH ED............................................. $73,196.77
JAG EMPLOY REIMB................................................... $36,531.00
JAG - LA/EMPLOY..................................................... $150,000.00
AFTER SCHOOL FOR ALL........................................... $90,000.00
AFTER SCHOOL FOR ALL............................................$20,053.99
TANF A/E STEP.............................................................. $3,764.00
ENHANCING ED THRU TECHNOL...............................$64,211.42
ENH EDUC THRU TECH 0708.....................................$76,399.00
EETT STIMULUS........................................................$225,779.00
ARRA EETT HIGHTECH............................................. $361,750.00
CONNECTED TECH......................................................$15,795.43
CONNECTED TECH ARRA......................................... $100,000.00
REGION V SP ED 1851-8640.......................................$4,385.00
REGION V-TITL 1 2879-8712.......................................$2,506.00
REG V-TCH CERT 1851-8109.......................................$2,000.00
REG V-PRESCL 1855-8060.........................................$3,133.00
REG V-READ 1ST 1859-8398......................................$5,012.00
REG V-TITLE VI 1858-8490..........................................$1,880.00
TLTC............................................................................. $36,633.46
TLTC........................................................................... $250,000.00
USDA TEAM NUTRITION GRANT................................... $1,050.00
TITLE I...................................................................$10,317,227.00
TITLE I SCH IMP...........................................................$19,818.07
TITLE X ARRA HOMELESS.......................................... $84,653.00
TITLE I ARRA..........................................................$6,899,125.00
TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMNT...................................$69,871.00
TITLE III........................................................................$61,076.00
TITLE IV..................................................................... $166,289.00
TITLE II................................................................... $2,460,725.00
FOOD SERVICE REVENUE.....................................$9,118,500.00
ARRA EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE.................................$78,560.00
FEDERAL TOTALS................................................$61,320,391.87
GRAND TOTALS................................... $66,602,103.31
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $5,701.53
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $7,108.05
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $6,997.20
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $7,009.25
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $7,094.64
Welsh, SJ........................................................................$7,038.70
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $6,937.01
Welsh, SJ.......................................................................$6,993.00
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $6,790.50
Welsh, SJ........................................................................$3,710.41
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $5,997.60
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $5,997.60
Welsh, SJ.......................................................................$6,591.60
Welsh, SJ....................................................................... $6,795.63
White, FK....................................................................... $5,674.85
Wilson, Ralph................................................................. $4,416.10
National Board Certification
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Kathy Bonsall, Teacher, Sulphur High
Denice Breaux, Teacher, Moss Bluff Middle
Melissa Bushnell, Assistant Principal, Dolby Elementary
Arlene Cain, Gifted Teacher, A.M. Barbe High
Ramona LeBleu Coco, Teacher, Reynaud Middle
Julie Dallas, Teacher, S.J. Welsh Middle
Kathryn Engel, Teacher, Vinton Middle
Tanya Eubanks, Administrative Intern, W.T. Henning
Elementary
Beth Flanagan, Teacher, Gillis Elementary
Heather Gibson, Teacher, College Oaks Elementary
Terry Granata, Teacher, S.P. Arnett Middle
Elizabeth Hooper, Teacher, LeBleu Settlement
Maxie Hunsaker, Teacher, A.M. Barbe High
Chrystal Koll, Teacher, DeQuincy Elementary
Gwendola Langley, Teacher, DeQuincy Primary
Katherine Morris, Teacher, LeBlanc Middle
Saberly O’Quain, Assistant Principal, Maplewood Middle
Kristen Orndoff, Teacher, T.S. Cooley Elementary
Cathleen Severns, Principal, College Oaks Elementary
Carol Shelton, Principal, DeQuincy Elementary
Lisa McBride, Teacher, F.K. White Middle
Robert Strauch, Teacher, J.I. Watson Middle
Kathy Walsh, Teacher, W.W. Lewis Middle
Angela Whitman, Teacher, Vincent Settlement
Elementary
Mary Wilkinson, Teacher, Calcasieu Alternative School
Jo Winfrey, Teacher, Westwood Elementary
Linda Wygoda, Teacher, Sam Houston High
Barbara Yancey, Teacher, Lake Charles-Boston Academy
Dixie Yorks, Teacher, D.S. Perkins Elementary
Marie-Nicole Zahm, Teacher, Henry Heights Elementary
Lorraine Cox, Audiologist
Leslie Serna, Audiologist
Tiffany Arrant, Speech Therapist
Susan Caldwell, Speech Therapist
Jodie Champagne, Speech Therapist
Ruth Cleland, Speech Therapist
Cynthia Daigle, Speech Therapist
Deidra Fitzgerald, Speech Therapist
Holly Gaudet, Speech Therapist
Cammie Goodeaux, Speech Therapist
Erica Granger, Speech Therapist
Debbie Holeton, Speech Therapist
Cheri Hubbard, Speech Therapist
Nicole Jackson, Speech Therapist
Michelle Kramer, Speech Therapist
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Laura Neely, Speech Therapist
Christe Pettis, Speech Therapist
Jennifer Rideau, Speech Therapist
Katy Sanford, Speech Therapist
Betty Schrepfer, Speech Therapist
Catherine Self, Speech Therapist
Kris Simon, Speech Therapist
Susan Stelly, Speech Therapist
Tina Stills, Speech Therapist
Deborah Stratton, Speech Therapist
Nicole Turner, Speech Therapist
Beth Ferguson, Librarian, Dolby Elementary
Jeanette Webre, Librarian, College Oaks Elementary
Freda Audas, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Renee Bouzigard, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Terri Crochet, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Lynda Davenport, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Angela Erion, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Dr. Lynette Fisher, School Psychologist, Pupil Appraisal
Mary Lauw, School Psychologist, Pupil Appraisal
Cornelia Sanford, School Psychologist, Pupil Appraisal
Ernest Fruge, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Nicole Goodly, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Rebecca Guidry, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Doris Hay, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Nancy Iguess, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Valla Johnson, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Lacitta Lavergne, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Elizabeth Marceaux, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Barbara Montgomery, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Julie Price, Social Worker, Pupil Appraisal
Barbara Swan, School Psychologist, Pupil Appraisal
Julie Parham, Curriculum & Instruction
Crystal Baggett, Counselor, Sulphur 9th Grade Campus
Melanie Bradberry, Counselor, Brentwood Elementary
Rachel Crum, Counselor, Sam Houston High
Josephine Hawkins, Counselor, A. M. Barbe High
Victoria McMillin, Counselor, S. J. Welsh Middle
Charidy Melder, Counselor, A. M. Barbe High
Shane Moras, Counselor, Calcasieu Alternative School
Brenda Moreau, Counselor, Rosteet Annex
Tammy Nester, Counselor, A. M. Barbe High
Dani O’Quinn, Counselor, Moss Bluff Elementary
Raedonna Person, Counselor, St. John Elementary
Kathleen Pias, Counselor, Gillis Elementary
Kathy Smith, Counselor, Prien Lake Elementary
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Students of the Year
Elementary School
Winner
Mekenzie Peshoff
Middle School Winner
Kyle Huber
Moss Bluff Middle
High School Winner
Zachary Stone
Barbe High School
T.S. Cooley
School Representatives
Elementary School
Barbe ...........................................................................De’Ja Feast
Bell City..............................................................Connor Matheson
Brentwood...................................................TaVaughn Sappington
J.D. Clifton...................................................................Robert Tyler
College Oaks................................................. Catherine Zwingman
Combre/Fondel................................................... Jalashia Reliford
T.S. Cooley......................................................... Mekenzie Peshoff
DeQuincy Elem......................................................Kristin Streams
Dolby..........................................................................Julia Papania
Fairview....................................................................Sydney Landry
Frasch.................................................................. Grace Nicholson
Gillis.................................................................Savannah Simpson
W.T. Henning.............................................................Chance Stone
Henry Heights................................................. Kourtni Thibodeaux
J.J. Johnson............................................................... Mila’ Bradley
M.J. Kaufman........................................................Brock LaVergne
J.F. Kennedy....................................................... Romeo’ Waldroup
E.K. Key....................................................................Alexis Hughes
LeBleu Settlement................................................ Kaylee Cormier
Maplewood................................................................Claire Dupuis
Moss Bluff............................................................... Jake Fontenot
A.A. Nelson............................................................ Gracie Johnson
Oak Park.....................................................................Tayler Simon
Perkins/Cypress...................................................... Austin Denton
Prien Lake...................................................... Claire Inderkummen
St. John.....................................................................Allison Barker
Starks..................................................................... Tamara Shields
R.W. Vincent.................................................................Colby Wynn
Vincent Settlement................................................ Darbi Lockhart
Vinton....................................................................... Morgan Welch
T.H. Watkins.............................................................Kaitlyn Ceasar
J.I. Watson.............................................................Raine Comeaux
J.I Watson................................................................... Brent David
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Pearl Watson..............................................................Angel Tomlin
Western Heights....................................................Ashton Ellender
Westwood........................................................................ Lexi Peck
Ralph Wilson.............................................................. Isiah Richard
Middle School
S.P. Arnett............................................................................... Alexa Mirchi
Bell City.............................................................................. Cole Matheson
DeQuincy........................................................................ Hannah Streams
LeBlanc...................................................................................Majah David
W.W. Lewis.............................................................. Haley Camplell
Maplewood........................................................................ Harleigh Nunez
Molo.............................................................................. Harmony Williams
Moss Bluff................................................................................ Kyle Huber
Oak Park..................................................................................Tyler Gumm
Reynaud................................................................................. Lauryn Clark
Starks.....................................................................................Wendy Gillet
Vinton.................................................................................Victoria Herline
J.I. Watson...........................................................................Emily Burleigh
S.J. Welsh.......................................................................... Zachary Stump
F.K. White........................................................................ Alexandria Mata
High School
Barbe.................................................................................. Zachary Stone
Bell City................................................................................Rachel Ortego
DeQuincy............................................................................. Caitlin Kuyper
Iowa......................................................................................Morgan Talbot
LaGrange......................................................................................Ian Piper
Sam Houston........................................................... Matthew Milanowski
Starks................................................................................Baleigh Bussell
Sulphur...............................................................................Paige Pritchett
Vinton........................................................................................ Jacey Main
Washington-Marion................................................................. Trevin Ceril
Westlake.......................................................................Lindsey DeLouche